Mutual 11 Fire March 13 th , 2015, 4:30pm
Next Steps • Call insurance company • Nobody is allowed inside the unit until it has been cleared • Nothing can be removed because of asbestos contamination • Will need to find a place to stay (hotel, friend, family member)
Items Y ou’ll Need • Picture or copy of: Driver’s license GRF card Medical card
Timeline of E vents • March 13 th – Event • April 21st to June 22nd – Contractor clean up abatement • March 17 th – Meeting with loss adjuster • June 23 rd – Environment air test • March 20th – Requested causation reported • June 23 rd – Engineering inspection and business OCFA • March 20 th – Insurance company acknowledge • July 20 th – Apply to Seal Beach with engineering loss specs • April 1 st – Environmental testing • July 27 th – Drawing and specs sent to contractors • April 1 st to April 9 th – Contractor contract • August 24 th to September 10 th – Received bids received from contractors • April 2 nd - Contractor quotes for clean up • September 17 th – Approved bid • September 21 st – Contact placed • April 17th – Incident report received “why so long? • September 28 th – Work commenced on unit • April 17 th – Inspection by shareholder, insurers – concurrent
34 Weeks After Fire
Fire Prevention • Stovetop Firestop • Smart burners • Venting the roofs • Firebreak every other unit • Mutual 11 is performing two studies: On fire alarms outside of the buildings Directly connecting to the fire department
E mergency Grab & Go Bag • Copies of important papers Insurance Medical card Driver’s license GRF card • Copy of car key • Bottled water or snacks • Prescription medication, Glasses • Extra Clothing • Toiletries • Cash
Questions ?
The E ffects of a Fire on Families
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