Lightning Fire Damage: 6 Essential Steps To Follow After Your Property is Hit

9/5/2022 (Permalink)

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A lightning fire can cause extensive damage to your home or business.

With every storm comes the chance of your property being hit by lightning. While the odds of a lightning strike are relatively low, the damages it can cause are extensive. The professionals at SERVPRO of Barrow County have seen lightning fires damage a property's structure and cause permanent loss of belongings.

The following blog post will outline the six essential steps you should take after your property has been struck by lightning and caught on fire. We have put together these six steps so that you can begin to rebuild and recover as quickly as possible.

The professionals at SERVPRO of Barrow County are available to help you recover quickly and efficiently from lightning fire damage. As a fire damage restoration company, we have the expertise and resources to handle any size fire and smoke damage job.

What is lightning?

Before we explain the steps you should take after your property has been hit by lightning, let's first define lightning. Lightning is a naturally occurring electrical discharge that occurs when there is a buildup of static electricity. Once the static electricity has reached a certain level, it will discharge through the air or to an object on ground level.

How can lightning cause extensive damage to your property?

Lightning can damage your property in several ways, and they are responsible for billions of dollars in damages each year. The most common way is by starting a fire. Also, the professionals at SERVPRO of Barrow County have seen lightning cause damage to your property's electrical system leading to power outages.

The six steps to take after your property is hit by lightning.

The steps you take after a lightning strike can mean the difference between minor and extensive damage. Here are six essential steps to follow after your property is hit by lightning:

1. Call 911 - If you see smoke or flames, call 911 immediately. Even if you don't see any damage, it's essential to contact the fire department to have them inspect your property.
2. Evacuate your property - If there is smoke or flames, evacuate your property immediately. Get everyone out and away from the area.
3. Wait for the fire department to arrive - Once you are out of the house, wait for the fire department to arrive. Please do not go back inside until they give the all-clear.
4. Inspect your property - Once the fire department has given the all-clear, look around your property. You will want to take photos and videos of any damage during this time. The pictures and videos will be helpful when filing an insurance claim.
5. Contact a fire restoration company- The sooner you contact a fire restoration company, the sooner they can begin repairs. The right team of professionals should have the proper certifications from the IICRC and know how to prepare an insurance estimate.
6. Contact your insurance company - After you have inspected your property, call your insurance company to start the claims process. Ensure to ask them to send an adjuster to inspect the damage.

SERVPRO of Barrow County has the expertise and resources to handle any size fire and smoke damage job

We hope you enjoyed reading about lightning fire damage and the steps outlined in this blog post. Please feel free to share it with your friends and family if you found it informative. And, if you need assistance with lightning fire damage, contact the professionals at SERVPRO of Barrow County. When you hire SERVPRO of Barrow County, you are choosing a company with the experience and resources to handle any size fire and smoke damage job. As an IICRC-certified firm, we have a team of certified technicians available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

No matter how big or small the job, SERVPRO of Barrow County is here to help. We understand the stress and anxiety that comes with fire damage. And our goal is to make the restoration process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Contact us today for more information!