Recovering from a Fire in Atlantic City

1/18/2021 (Permalink)

A fire can happen at any time. Contact SERVPRO for fire damage remediation services.

Call SERVPRO when you have fire damage in Atlantic City.

While Atlantic City has a storied history, with economic turmoil, significant weather events, and long sandy beaches, the city has maintained a reputation of being known as the world's playground. Developers have viewed the islands and marshlands as prime real estate for a resort town. The first hotel was constructed in 1853; train service began in 1854, connecting Philadelphia, bringing over 500,000 passengers a year to the seaside resort town.

Atlantic City Boardwalk

Atlantic City is known as a vacation destination with many hotels and businesses supporting tourism. The town's first boardwalk was built in 1870 and continues to this day. The boardwalk has gone through many alterations as it grew with the city and weathered many storms, hotel fires, and business evolution. The Atlantic City boardwalk runs approximately seven miles from Atlantic City to Longport as it passes Ventnor and Margate.

The boardwalk is possibly the largest attraction in Atlantic City, next to the sandy beaches and hotels. Atlantic City built several piers with entertainment, rides, and food outlets. On the boardwalk's landside are all of the small businesses, restaurants, hotels, and casinos. Tourists can rent bicycles early in the morning to experience the boardwalk's entire length or visit restaurants in a neighboring city. Thousands of people stroll the boardwalk all day long, taking in the sights and sounds, visiting the casinos and the beach.

Atlantic City Casinos

New Jersey residents approved legalized gambling in 1974, ushering in expansion and an era of construction and a renewal for Atlantic City. The first casino opened in 1978 and grew to over 12 casinos employing 33,000 people by 2011. Since 2012, Atlantic City casinos have seen a decline in revenue due to an economic downturn in the US and legalized gambling in adjacent and nearby states. There have been several casinos that have declared bankruptcy, restructured, and downsized. At the current time, nine casinos are operating in the area.

Attractions and Activities in Atlantic City

Aside from the beach, the boardwalk, and the casinos, there are many other things to do in the area. There are:

• Several museums,
• Shopping at Tangier Outlets,
• Concerts and shows,
• Boat tours,
• Various parks and
• Many activities on the water such as parasailing, surfing, fishing, and much more.

Atlantic City remains a destination for many tourists.

Can Odors from Fires Be Treated?

Even small fires that are contained quickly and extinguished can produce a large amount of smoke and residue that causes odors. Every fire is different; however, unless you remove the odor's cause, clean and seal surfaces, residents may persistently notice a distinct smell in their homes or businesses.

We train our SERVPRO team to identify sources of odors both inside and outside a structure. They follow a time-proven process to remove persistent odors.

• Removal of all sources of odor
• Clean and sanitize all surfaces
• Track the flow of smoke residue throughout the structure for deodorization
• Apply odor removal products to neutralize unpleasant odors thoroughly

Contact SERVPRO of Atlantic City / Hamilton / Hammonton for fire damage service to Atlantic City and surrounding areas. We can help 24/7. Call (609) 965-0885.