If you are insured, Flag will contact your insurance company for detailed instructions on how to process your claim. We will protect the property, conduct an inventory, and create a scope of work for your insurance company. If you need help ask Flag. We have worked with all of the major insurance companies and we can give your insurance company all of the information and updates it needs to process you claim.
What should be done right away
Check with the fire department to make sure your home or building is safe to enter.
Be watchful of any structural damage caused by fire damage.
The fire department should see that utilities are either safe to use or are disconnected before they leave the site. Do not attempt to reconnect utilities yourself. Flag will check for you to insure safety on the job site.
Flag will conduct an inventory of damaged property and items. Do not throw away any damaged goods until after an inventory is made, and when possible try to locate valuable documents and records.
If you leave your home, contact the local police department to let them know the site will be unoccupied.
Begin saving receipts for any money you spend related to fire damage loss and repairs. The receipts may be needed later by the insurance company and for verifying losses claimed on income tax.
Notify your mortgage company of the fire damage and repairs.
Check with an accountant or the Internal Revenue Service about special benefits for people recovering from a fire damage loss
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