Prepare yourself for what to expect. While it is easy to find pictures of fire-damaged buildings in the news, experiencing that with your own home is a different feeling entirely. The damage from a fire can be extensive and can spread to far reaches of the home that were nowhere near the initial flames. It is important to prepare yourself mentally for seeing this, as it can be an emotional experience.

Wait to enter your home. Though the fire-impacted area may take up a small portion of your home, hidden dangers can be lurking anywhere in the house due to structural or electrical damage a fire may have caused. Never enter your home before the firefighters provide guidance that it is safe to do so to avoid further complications.

Contact your insurance company. After you are able to access your home and take in the damage, you will want to call your insurance company quickly. Every homeowner policy is different, so you will want to be certain you get all the details regarding how to proceed with filing a claim before you do anything else.

Document the damages. Thorough documentation of the damage done to your home—including an inventory list with photos—will allow you to keep track of what has been damaged both for yourself and for your insurance company. Because it can be so overwhelming, staying organized can go a long way.

Contact your restoration company. The restoration company you decide to work with is one of the biggest factors in how quick and smooth your recovery process is. The lingering trauma from a fire can be persistent, so having a company that has your best interest in mind can do wonders for making the process as painless as possible.

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