After the Fire

After the Fire – How to recover quickly and safely after a fire or other disasters.

House fires are common. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that one home fire is reported roughly every 96 seconds. If you’ve experienced a house fire, remember that recovery moves in phases. Expect the work to take time, often 6 to 18 months from the fire to a finished rebuild.

Download the After the Fire Recovery Guide (PDF) to get practical steps and recommendations that will help you and your family put the pieces back together and recover from this disaster. This guide will prepare you for the tasks ahead and help answer both your immediate and future questions.

The guide refers to fire losses because they are the most common, but the information provided applies to all disasters that displace people and families.

American Red Cross – 602-336-6660 or 1-800-733-2767

Arizona Department of Revenue – 602-255-3381

Internal Revenue Service (Phoenix) – 1-844-545-5640

APS – 602-371-7171 or 1-800-253-9405

SRP – 602-236-888

Southwest Gas – 1-877-860-6020

Scottsdale Fire Department – 480-312-8000

Scottsdale Police Department – 480-312-5000

Scottsdale Building Permits – 480-312-2500

Scottsdale Water Department – 480-312-5650

Scottsdale Solid Waste Department – 480-312-5600

Community Information and Referral Services (211 Arizona) will be able to assist with most referrals. They can be reached at 602-263-8856 or 211Arizona.org