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General guidance for Bloomington property owners with a damaged or open building. Informational only.
Before a provider arrives
- Do not enter a fire- or storm-damaged structure until it has been cleared as safe.
- Photograph every opening and the surrounding damage before anything is covered.
- Move valuables and documents out only if entry is safe.
- Note whether utilities — power, gas, water — have been shut off.
- Contact your insurer to open a claim and ask what documentation they need.
When to request board-up right away
- Any opening at ground level that a person could pass through.
- Fire damage where the fire department made forced entry.
- Storm damage that opened a roof, window, or wall.
- A vacant building that has been entered or damaged.
- Any opening you cannot safely close yourself before dark or before weather.
Information here is provided for general and lead-intake purposes and should not be considered legal, insurance, engineering, or professional advice. A provider can assess your specific situation and recommend next steps.
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