First Responders Were Called to an Estimated 1,388,500 Fires in the US in 2020

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Smoke and Soot Damage Can Cause a Pervasive Odor in Your Business. SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange & Madison County (540) 513-3111.

Make Sure Your Virginia Business has a Fire Plan

Fires are dangerous and costly, in your home or business. In 2020, local fire departments responded to an estimated 1.4 million fires in the United States. Property damage was estimated at $21.9 billion. This is according to research that was done by the National Fire Protection Association.

It's good to take precautions and have a plan in case of fire. If you don't think it could happen, on average, a fire department responded to a fire somewhere in the United States every 23 seconds in 2020. You probably have a fire plan for your home, but what about your business?

Does your business have the right kind of suppression for the size of the building and the nature of what you may store there? How about alarms and signaling? It might be time to carefully survey your commercial property to make sure you have the right things in place. Finally make sure your employees know the fire plan, and how to get out in case of a fire.

If you do have a fire at your commercial site, you also want to have a strategy for after the fire is out. After the first responders leave and it's safe to return to your business, make sure you know who to call in Louisa, Orange & Madison County. There are a number of reasons to call a professional.

The SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange and Madison County Team

Cleaning up won't be easy and restoration should be done by technicians that have proper training. SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange & Madison County has knowledgeable, trained professionals that can respond quickly to your business. Our smoke damage expertise and experience allow us to inspect and accurately assess the extent of the damage to develop a comprehensive plan of action. Learn more about restoration and fire damage. 

Since each smoke and fire damage situation is a little different, each one requires a unique solution tailored for the specific conditions. We can get to you quickly because we are locally owned and operated.

SERVPRO of Louisa, Orange & Madison County technicians meet the high standards set by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property.

If you have questions about fire damage or restoration, give us a call today (540) 513-3111.