• Fire can rekindle from hidden smoldering remains. Be watchful for signs of heat or smoke.
• Household wiring which may have been water damaged should be checked by an electrician before the current is restored.
• Be watchful for structural damage - roofs and floors may have been weakened.
• Food, beverages and medicines exposed to heat, smoke or soot should be discarded.
• Refrigerators or freezers left unopened will maintain their temperature for a short time. However, do not attempt to refreeze thawed items.
• Before the Fire Department leaves the site, they will see that utilities (water, electricity, gas or heat) are either safe to use or are disconnected. If a utility is disconnected, contact the utility company or authorized service representative to have the apparatus checked for proper working order and to make necessary repairs and reinstate service. Do not attempt to reconnect utilities yourself.
• Contact your Local Disaster Relief Services such as the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army if you are in need of temporary housing, food, eyeglasses or medicines destroyed in the fire.

American Red Cross: (757) 838-7320

Salvation Army: (757) 247-5465