Hi Wes –

Here are 7 more IR mesh maps based on the latest IR mosaic from 6/10 2301. They focus on the most active areas: Alpine, Greer, Blue.

There are 2 for the S Fork area.  SFork is by X Diamond Ranch and E_SFork is east of there along the Little Colorado.

There are 3 for the Greer area.  RRGreer is the River Reservoir area.  SGreer is the south end of the valley.  NGreer is just south of the 260.

There are 2 for the Alpine area.  TalWiWi is the area around Ted and Annie’s place and NAlpine is  NE of the Alpine residential area.

Laurie taught me how to do that so I’ll be helping now, too.

EDC3

Wes,

Thanks for your information and timely updates.  Most insurers, particularly after a disaster, are pretty good at responding and will have a claims team on site.  But issues may arise regarding adequacy of proof, valuation or coverage.  I’m a little old to work the fire lines, but I can and will help with insurance claims anyone may have from the fire.  Born and raised in Apache County, I am a lawyer with 30 years experience in insurance claims and am happy to guide anyone through the process and answer questions at no charge.

Office: 602-256-9400;

cell phone 480-444-9449,

or email: rlgreer@bwglaw.net 

Robert L. Greer

Here’s a video sent to me from jim Nierenberg of the Greer Fire Dept.  It was taken Thursday morning.

Crosby Street (Debbie): …smoke so thick, ‘you could cut it with a knife’….Looks that way over what I can see in the whole area of Spanish Trail, Burk Street, and all around…Can’t see the hills nor Flat Top…

North Springerville (Ellen): Gutierrez Dr. right up against the mesa, can see smoke over town-Spr., but the acreage in front of our house is clear. Cows are grazing as if nothing is amiss.

South Fork (Catharine): So the status is that as of an hour ago no structures lost but there are many active small fires in teh south fork and some larger ones on teh east end of the south fork.

– UPDATE (1944): South Fork update from Wink at X Diamond: No structures lost, large fire on Eastern part of South Fork seems to be blowing East now. Many smaller fires in the area but many firemen protecting the area.

After fire damage, it is natural to want to jump right in and clean the building and contents. Timely action can be a great help, but incorrect action can jeopardize or impede satisfactory restoration.

DO…

• Clean and protect chrome trim on faucets and other brightwork by washing with detergent and applying a coating of Vaseline or oil.
• Blow off or brush-vacuum loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies and carpeting.
• Open windows for ventilation if weather permits.
• Empty refrigerators and freezers if electricity is shut off, and prop doors open with a rolled towel or newspaper to allow air circulation.
• Pour antifreeze in toilet bowls, tanks, sink and tub drains to prevent freeze damage if heat is off in winter.
• Call a plumber to drain and blow out all water lines if heat is off in winter.
• Remove pets to a clean environment if heavy fire residues are present.
• Send a sample group of garments for cleaning and deodorization in order to observe the results.
• Retain a contractor to board up open windows, roofs, or other penetrations in order to prevent additional damage.

DO NOT…

• Wipe or attempt to wash fire residues from walls, ceilings or other absorbent surfaces.
• Use carpeting or upholstered furniture impacted by heavy residues or debris.
• Use food items or canned goods exposed to heat.
• Turn on computers, TV’s, stereos or electrical appliances until they have been cleaned and checked

Soot (Furnace) Damage

While soot may resemble smoke residues from a fire, the restoration of soot damage often requires different techniques. Incorrect action can make restoration more difficult and delay the return to normal.

DO…

• Change and save the old furnace filter.
• Blow off or brush-vacuum loose soot particles from upholstery, draperies and carpets.
• Cover upholstery with clean sheets before use.

DO NOT…

• Attempt to wash walls, ceilings or contents without professional assistance.

Home Owners Insurance | 11 June 2011

For those that have had to evacuate, your Home Owner’s Insurance has a part of your policy that includes paying for living expenses while evacuated.  Expect to have some kind of deductible, but hotel, food, gas, and other necessary living expenses are usually covered.  Please check with your own respective insurance company to get the most accurate information on the what your policy contains.  Many policy’s deductibles are either $500 or $1,000.00

For those people that have thrown any of these receipts away then you could use your online banking transaction log to show the expenses.  I’ve had to use this before and other companies (i’ve never tried with an insurance company) have accepted this log alongside receipts.  Get yourself a file and start saving everything.