G.W. Savage -- Fire Services

As a community service, G.W. Savage will provide free board-up in Grand Isle and Chittenden counties. We also provide free temporary heat for 24 hours, if necessary.
FIRE & SMOKE DAMAGE
ACTION -- WHAT TO DO
Throughout the house: Keep movement to a minimum and keep your hands clean as you work. Both these measures will help prevent soot particles from penetrating upholstery, carpets, walls and woodwork, thereby causing more damage. Upholstery: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. Then cover upholstered furniture with sheets. Drapes & carpets: Brush off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles. Place clean, dry towels or linens over carpets in heavy traffic ares to prevent further soiling. House plants: Wash off both sides of leaves. Softened water helps.	Ventilation systems: Change furnace and air conditioning filters. Tape double layers of cheesecloths over air grilles. Food & drinks: Take inventory, then discard any canned or packaged foods or beverages that may have been stored close to fire, heat or water. They could be contaminated. Refrigerator & freezer: If the electricity is off, empty freezer and refrigerator completely and prop open the doors. Kitchen & bathrooms: If the heat if off and it's freezing weather, pour anti-freeze down sinks, toilet bowls and tubs. Clean and protect chrome on faucets and appliances with a light coating of WD-40.

CAUTION -- WHAT NOT TO DO

Walls: To prevent soot from setting permanently, don't try to wash or paint without first contacting your G.W. Savage representative.
Carpets & upholstery: To prevent odor from setting permanently, don't attempt cleaning without first contacting your G.W. Savage representative.
Electrical appliances: Don't try to clean or repair TV's, radios, computers or any electrical appliances that may have been close to fire, heat o r water. Consult an authorized repair service.
Clothing: Do not attempt to dry clean or launder smoke damaged items. Contact your G.W. Savage representative for special instructions.
Ceiling fixtures: Do not switch on any ceiling fixture or fan if the ceiling is wet. the wiring may be wet or damaged.

G.W. Savage Corporation
16 Gregory Drive
South Burlington, VT 05403
Office 802.660.8900
Toll- Free 800.684.0404
24 Hour Answering Service
Fax 802.660.2491
Email gwsavage@gwsavage.com

G.W. Savage Corporation
NEW BRANCH!
Rutland, VT

Toll- Free 800.684.0404
24 Hour Answering Service
Fax 802.660.2491
Email gwsavage@gwsavage.com