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We’ve All Seen Footage of a Wildfire… The video released by residents of Paradise, California, might be some of the most frightening. It’s shot after shot of a town darkened by thick black smoke with walls of fire surrounding it. Residents race to safety while the blaze swallows property after property, and what’s left in...

When disaster strikes, it is not uncommon to feel alone, overwhelmed, and isolated. Fortunately, there are things that business owners and property managers can do to prepare for the possibility of these events.  One action you can take to protect yourself is to establish a relationship with a qualified disaster restoration team. These teams are...

Mould can be dangerous and difficult to clean up. Because of this, it is a topic that justifiably frightens property owners and managers. When you try to clean up a mould situation on your own, you might be taking on unnecessary risk – and often without even being able to successfully treat the problem. If...

Not every disaster is the same. The process of restoring a property after the unthinkable occurs can look very different depending on the scale of the loss. For example, a fire in a commercial kitchen will require a totally different restoration process than a sewage back-up in a private home. Restoring an apartment complex with...

When the unexpected strikes, property owners and managers need the support of knowledgeable professionals. That’s because the process of recovering from a disaster — whether it’s a fire, flood, storm, or other catastrophic event — is incredibly overwhelming and can leave lasting damage if not correctly handled.  Instead of trying to do everything on your...

If you’re a broker who provides insurance coverage for residential properties like multifamily and single-family homes, school dorms, and senior living facilities, or large commercial properties used in the government, financial, hospitality, education, industrial manufacturing, or transportation sectors, you rely on client referrals and word-of-mouth to find new business.  One way to strengthen your clients’...

Why is it important to know about common fire safety violations? Fires can wreak havoc on any commercial property in a matter of minutes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2018 alone, 500,000 structural fires were reported in the United States – that’s one fire every 63 seconds. These fires accounted for more...

Business fire prevention and safety should be of the upmost importance with unprecedented growth in wildfires. In fact, the past few years have seen both a dramatic acceleration in the frequency and intensity of wildfires around the globe. Whether it’s devastating bushfires in Australia, record rainforest fires in the Amazon or deadly wildfires throughout North...

Fires can wreak havoc. But sometimes what is left behind after a fire can be even more devastating — bio-hazardous residue. If it’s not taken care of properly, it can cause severe health problems, further damage to the property, or issues even after the restoration. Things like not securing the property, not testing and cleaning...

Mould is an incredibly sensitive subject when it comes to multifamily and should not be ignored. The reality is untreated moisture can become a much larger issue. A simple water leak can turn into a full-blown mould crisis in less than 48 hours if not properly handled. And, all mildew needs is a little warmth...