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Fire Damage Board Up in Cannon Falls
Securing a structure after a fire and after emergency entry.
A rural fire response leaves a building open in more places than the fire made. Doors are forced, windows are vented, roof sections are cut. Closing all of it in one pass keeps the loss from compounding while the claim is still being opened.
What this service covers
- Boarding of windows and doors damaged by fire or forced entry
- Covering of vented or cut roof and wall sections
- Securing of the perimeter of a fire-damaged structure
- Securing of attached and nearby outbuildings
- Documentation of every opening for the claim file
Common warning signs
- Doors forced or removed during response
- Windows broken out for ventilation
- Roof or wall sections opened during suppression
- A structure left standing open after the scene clears
Typical causes
- Structure fire in a house, garage, or outbuilding
- Ventilation and access work during suppression
- Fire spread between closely spaced buildings
- Structural compromise around openings after the fire
What to do first
- Do not re-enter until the structure has been released as safe
- Photograph the full exterior and each opening
- Retrieve documents and valuables only once entry is cleared
- Send the request describing which buildings were involved
What a provider may assess
- Every opening created by the fire and by suppression
- Whether framing around openings can carry a board-up
- Areas of the structure unsafe to work near
- Which openings must be closed before weather or nightfall
Speak with a local service coordinator to describe the situation. A provider can assess the issue and recommend next steps. Emergency service requests are reviewed based on availability.
Something open on your property?
Request service and a provider can assess the situation and recommend next steps. Availability depends on location and scheduling.