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In this episode from 2011 I was joined by Marc Hallee. We discussed how his family experienced the disaster of a house fire in Feb 2011. He came on air to tell TSP listeners what to avoid and how to protect their property and items during the rebuild process.

To sum it up, they had the house fire, they were then robbed and vandalized the first night by the builders boarding up the house.  Just about all dry cleaned items were destroyed by the cleaning process, the ServiceMaster company lost many items and stole even more.  It gets worse from there, and as bad a house fire can be, if you don'[t have a plan in place in advance, it will end up far worse.  Lean in this episode how to prevent that from someone who learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.

Today’s episode of Friday Flashbacks was originally published on 10-6-11 and was originally Episode-757- Marc Hallee on Dealing with a Fire’s Aftermath.

The show notes for the original episode with all relevant resources can be found here.

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PodSnacks Summary for this Episode

• Importance of having an escape plan and practicing fire safety procedures in your home
• Securing important documents, valuables, and firearms in a fireproof safe before a disaster
• Maintaining thorough inventories and documentation of household items for insurance claims
• Dealing with insurance companies and contractors during the rebuilding process can be extremely difficult and frustrating
• Criminals may target homes that have been damaged, so securing the property and maintaining a presence is crucial
• Reaching out to community, family, and local organizations for assistance and support can make a big difference during the recovery process
• The prepper mindset and preparedness practices can help, but no one is truly prepared for the emotional and logistical challenges of a home being destroyed
• Backing up critical data, financial information, and personal records off-site is essential in case of any disaster

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