Contact a qualified fire and/or water damage restoration
contractor to obtain an estimate. You will find them
listed in the yellow pages of the telephone book.
The Minnesota Extension Service or a specialist from
your disaster relief organization may also provide
suggestions on cleaning or salvaging the following:
· Books
· Mattresses and pillows
· Flooring
· Rugs/carpeting
· Furniture
· Walls
· Leather goods
· Pictures
Use caution when trying to salvage household items:
· Electrical wiring - a qualified electrician
should check all wiring that's been exposed to heat.
· Electrical appliances should not be operated
until checked by an authorized service representative.
· Refrigerators and freezers - these appliances
only hold their temperatures for short periods of
time. If food wasn't transferred immediately, discard
it.
Contact the Federal Reserve, U.S. Mint, or Department
of Treasury for compensation information for burned
money, mutilated coins or destroyed U.S. Savings bonds. |
