New York Fire DamageNew York

Structural board-up and emergency make-safe

Historic building with collapsed roof after fire
Photo: Marek Ślusarczyk (Tupungato) Photo portfolio, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0

Do this first

  • Only re-enter if the fire department says it is safe.
  • Avoid disturbed soot and unsafe electrics.
  • Photograph damage for insurance before discarding items.

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