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Forest Park supports re‑establishing 1-800-Board-Up service to secure fire‑damaged properties
Summary
Council heard a proposal from Fire Chief Clemens to re-engage 1-800-Board-Up to board and secure structures after fires at no direct cost to the city; several recent local fires prompted the request and council asked for no immediate vote.
Fire Chief Clemens told the council that 1-800-Board-Up — a private company of trained emergency responders — provides boarding, restoration and property‑securing services after high‑hazard structural damage. Clemens said the company works directly with homeowners’ insurance and would not charge the city for boarding services.
Chief Clemens said crews from the company recently secured two properties after local fires and that re‑establishing an arrangement with the company would give residents a faster option to protect homes and businesses from weather and vandalism after structural damage.
Council members asked questions and did not take immediate action. Chief Clemens said the company would coordinate with insurance companies on billing and that the city’s role would be limited to referral and coordination with the company and public‑safety staff. No contract or fee waiver was approved at the meeting; council asked staff to return with any recommended agreement language if the city intends to formalize a relationship.
