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Fire Safety Information - Insurance
There are numerous organisations you can contact who will help to protect your property from any further damage following a fire. If your home is insured, contact them as soon as possible and they will help you take the necessary actions.
Insurance
At the earliest opportunity, you should contact your insurers to inform them of the incident and return a completed claims form to them as soon as possible. They may wish to inspect your property before anything is moved, so check with them first. Cash that has been partially burned can be taken to a bank to be replaced. If you rent or lease the property, you should contact the landlord or their agent.
If you're un-insured, you should contact you local Social Security Office who may be able to offer financial assistance.
Protecting the property
If the fire has left your property in an insecure condition, you should close all doors and windows as these are an open invitation to thieves. Broken windows or doors should be boarded up. There are numerous contractors in the Yellow Pages that offer this service though you should check with your insurers first. If you're a council tenant, you should contact your local Housing Department who will carry out this service. It's also wise to contact your local Police to ensure they know your property is empty and insecure.
Temporary accommodation
If you're concerned over the suitability of your accommodation after a fire, contact your local Housing and Social Services Departments regarding alternative arrangements.
Insurance
At the earliest opportunity, you should contact your insurers to inform them of the incident and return a completed claims form to them as soon as possible. They may wish to inspect your property before anything is moved, so check with them first. Cash that has been partially burned can be taken to a bank to be replaced. If you rent or lease the property, you should contact the landlord or their agent.
If you're un-insured, you should contact you local Social Security Office who may be able to offer financial assistance.
Protecting the property
If the fire has left your property in an insecure condition, you should close all doors and windows as these are an open invitation to thieves. Broken windows or doors should be boarded up. There are numerous contractors in the Yellow Pages that offer this service though you should check with your insurers first. If you're a council tenant, you should contact your local Housing Department who will carry out this service. It's also wise to contact your local Police to ensure they know your property is empty and insecure.
Temporary accommodation
If you're concerned over the suitability of your accommodation after a fire, contact your local Housing and Social Services Departments regarding alternative arrangements.