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THE SITUATION When Hurricane Dorian formed in late August, initial projections had it on a collision course with Florida. As the days progressed, however, the storm path shifted northward, leaving municipalities and businesses up the east coast and into Canada scrambling to plan for Dorian’s potential impact and response. In light of the unpredictable nature…
THE SITUATION When Hurricane Dorian formed in late August, initial projections had it on a collision course with Florida. As the days progressed, however, the storm path shifted northward, leaving municipalities and businesses up the east coast and into Canada scrambling to plan for Dorian’s potential impact and response. In light of the unpredictable nature…
A fire in your home can start in a variety of ways. Many of them are simply accidents, or “flukes,” for which nobody can really prepare. No matter how the fire starts, it is a truly heartbreaking situation to lose your home. When a home is damaged in a fire, it is not just the…
FORT WORTH, Texas – July 2, 2020 – FIRST ONSITE, one of the largest independent emergency response, decontamination, restoration and reconstruction services providers for commercial enterprises in North America, has acquired Rolyn, one of the largest privately-owned, full-service restoration companies in the United States. This acquisition expands FIRST ONSITE’s geographic reach and enhances its service…
After your business experiences water damage from a leaky pipe, rainstorm, or flood, you naturally want to get things back to normal as soon as possible. If you’re dealing with anything other than a large incursion, you understandably may be considering handling the cleanup and drying yourself to save money or time. The problem is…
Getting to “Prepared” in 7 Days If you don’t already have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and/or Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) in place, the first thing you want to do is grab a template to document the various preparation steps. This way you will have the key details you need in one place which can…
If you’ve never experienced a paper-related disaster, you’d be surprised how fast things can go off the rails in document storage areas. And schools, government offices, law firms, medical offices, and other businesses and facilities that deal with a lot of paper are all at risk. It only takes an everyday event, like a pipe…
You just discovered that important business or historical documents or books are moist or wet. Now what? Hopefully, you will never be in this situation. But if you ever are—or are now—it’s important to know what to do. First, don’t panic. Freeze drying and restoration processes can save your documents. This blog post explains three…
Moisture is typically the culprit when you find mould growth in the AC closet. In damp, moist conditions, mould can spread quite rapidly from one location to another. Checking the unit and drying out the room regularly are the best ways to prevent mould from spreading to the rest of the home. Understanding more about…
Water damage can cause a number of flooring problems for property owners. Some of the top concerns to consider include, how to get rid of subsequent carpet odour, mould growth in the carpet, how to repair laminate flooring water damage, and how to fix water-damaged hardwood floors. These are all common issues that can…