How Does Commercial Drying & Dehumidification Work? After a commercial building or facility has been damaged by water intrusion, regardless of the cause or extent, drying and dehumidification are two important processes that professional water damage restoration providers will utilize to help your business recover and get back into operations. The goal of drying and dehumidification is to transform any wet … [Read more...]
How Does Commercial Drying & Dehumidification Work?
Flood Damage Restoration for Your Business
How To Handle Flood Damage Cleanup For Your Business Flooding is becoming increasingly common in the United States as a result of changing weather patterns, but floods can also occur as a result of a faulty plumbing system. If your business is in a location that is prone to storms and heavy rainfall, there may come a day when you experience flood damage. This can result in high-cost, time-consuming cleanup. Thus, … [Read more...]
Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim After a Hurricane
Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim After a Hurricane My aunt and uncle have lived in Lafayette, Louisiana for more than fifty years. Throughout those decades, they have countlessly boarded-up their home and headed to stay with us in Texas until the storm passes and they are cleared to enter their neighborhood again. Thankfully, every time that they have returned home after each storm has passed, they have been … [Read more...]
Hurricane Damage Clean Up
Original post: 11/06/2013 Stay off the roads. Emergency workers may be assisting people in flooded areas or cleaning up debris. You can help them by staying off the roads and out of the way. If your power is out, safely use a generator or candles. Keep generators outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. Read both the label on your generator and the owner's manual and follow the instructions. … [Read more...]
Winter Storm Damage Prevention & Restoration
Winter Preparation & Restoration As a Texan, when I think about winter storm damage restoration services, I can’t help but think back to mid-February 2021. The winter outbreak that occurred that month was nicknamed as “Snowmaggedon”, but the event’s official name was Winter Storm Uri. That week not only brought snow, sleet and freezing rain to Texas, but also power outages and winter damage. As a Texan, Winter … [Read more...]
Hurricane Resources – What to Expect with Hurricane Season 2021: Preparing Your Business
In May 2021, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released data called new "climate normals" forecasting temperature, rain, and other weather-related factors for the next 30 years. The bad news is that everything is going up: temperatures, higher precipitation, and increased weather volatility. The good news is that because we know about these updated "climate normals," we can prepare our businesses … [Read more...]
Hurricane Resources – What to Expect with Hurricane Season 2021: Preparing Your Home
It's official. The Atlantic hurricane season 2021 has begun. Tropical Storm Ana made its appearance on May 22, but luckily burned out in the Atlantic and never threatened landfall. But knowing that this hair-raising season is upon us, it's time to get prepared, especially if we consider how tumultuous last year's hurricane season was. In 2020 six hurricanes made landfall, and almost the entire coastline of … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Fire and Water Damage Restoration Should Be Left to The Professionals
Dealing with a house or business fire can be a very emotional and overwhelming time for anyone. If your property was recently damaged in a fire, you're presumably wondering whether to tackle the restoration process yourself. Unfortunately, even if you enjoy DIY projects, it's not a good or recommended idea. Fire, smoke, and water damage restoration are jobs for professionals. Trying to tackle these issues yourself … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Benefits of a Disaster Recovery Plan
It’s always good to be prepared, that’s what the Boy Scouts say after all, and we agree. Whether you live and work in an area prone to floods or hurricanes or not, many emergencies pop up without your control. It is essential to get ahead of the game - to be prepared! You’ll find this preparedness is vital for all businesses - regardless of industry or size. All disasters are different, so having a … [Read more...]
Tips for Preparing Your Commercial Property for Winter
When things are going well, it’s often difficult to think and plan for the worst. When it comes to commercial property maintenance, it’s important to think ahead. Winter can have a big impact on commercial buildings, which is why it is essential to prepare for each winter season to ensure disaster doesn’t strike, leaving you with problems. Maintenance to Consider During Fall HVAC You know that the heat will be … [Read more...]
What To Do After a Hurricane
Cleanup after a natural disaster is a harrowing, time-consuming task. It is also very dangerous. Storm cleanup requires specific supplies, techniques, and products to clean up safely and effectively. This is where the professionals come in. Of course, you can handle cleanup and recovery of minor damage on your own, ensuring you take the necessary safety precautions. Major recovery, on the other hand, will require … [Read more...]
The Importance of a Disaster Response Program For Your Businesses
Natural disasters, whether weather-related or a virus such as COVID-19, can affect businesses of all sizes. However, if you have a disaster preparedness strategy in place, you can help minimize the issues and set your business up for quick recovery. A disaster response program is good for business. Still, it is a difficult thing to develop, as there are a variety of disasters and emergencies that your business … [Read more...]