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A Typical Plan of Action for Fire Restoration Includes the Following: MAINTAIN AIR QUALITY: An air scrubber helps with the qual ity of air in the building. It is a crucial tool for fire restoration. TREAT CONTENTS OF THE STRUCTURE: Depending on the severity of the fire damage, the contents of the building will be treated in one of the following ways: cleaned on site, inventoried and discarded or inventoried and packed on-it site. Then, it will be moved to a climate-controlled ware house for cleaning. The items can be stored until the premise is ready for the contents to be returned. LOOK FOR OTHER DAMAGE: Most fires also have water damage or mold since water was used to blast the fire. The water-damaged and soot filled areas must be removed to dry the structure and prevent further damage. ASSESS HOW MUCH EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED: Air movers and dehumidifiers are often needed in order to dry the structure. DISCARD THE UNSALVAGEABLE MATERIALS: The restoration specialist will clean walls, floors and ceilings with smoke odor neutralizers, degreasers or chem ical sponges, depending on the fin ishes. If there are walls, carpeting, or ceilings that cannot be saved, your restoration specialist will remove the charred surfaces and debris. WHAT SHOULD I DO ABOUT FOOD? NEVER consume food that may have been exposed to the smoke, heat, or soot, including non-perishables! CONT I NU E S ON PAGE 22

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