On Monday of this week, I stood inside a fire damaged home with a homeowner in shock. People kept arriving. Emotion filled the space. My role was clear: bring calm to the storm.
The first step after a house fire is control. Not insurance. Not cleanup. Control. A fire scene remains unstable. Each entry alters the condition of the home. Those changes influence recovery. Stabilizing the scene means limiting access. Essential professionals only. This preserves the structure. This preserves clarity.
This is the space where I serve best. I arrive when emotions run high. I provide a steady presence. I help property owners understand what matters now without overwhelm. Property owners want confidence during chaos. They want clear guidance. They want to feel protected in the earliest moment.
When a fire has just happened, who is guiding them through the first calm decision?
I’m Lacy Loyd, Disaster Recovery Expert.