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5 Questions to Ask When Searching for Virus Decontamination Companies

Disinfecting a commercial building

The latest coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, that causes the infectious disease COVID-19, has created a new questions for organizations including: What company can provide virus decontamination services for our commercial buildings? And What questions should we ask a virus decontamination company to make sure they’re qualified? While it’s not difficult to find a company willing to provide…

What Companies Can Provide Virus Decontamination Services?

The spread of the infectious disease COVID-19, caused by the new coronavirus SARS-Cov-2, is accelerating at a rapid pace within the United States.  As many organizations have already begun to see the effects on their bottom line, they are seeking answers and solutions to help them maintain market share and protect their workers through this…

Mold Remediation Best Practices: Engineering Controls

mold damage to drywall in a commercial building requiring a commercial remediation company

The presence of mold contamination indoors should not be taken lightly.  Individual mold spores are microscopic and not visible to the naked eye.  By the time you can see just one square inch of growth, there could be millions of mold spores in the colony.  Given the right conditions, these spores can contaminate the entire…

Preparing Your Business for Disasters

We all do it – we worry about things we cannot change. What if you didn’t have to worry as much? You can’t prevent disasters from happening, but you can be prepared for a disaster before it takes place by planning now. Wouldn’t you feel better knowing you have a plan? Business Continuity and Disaster…

Property Claim Red Flags: What to Watch Out for During the Claims Process

From our 2019 Florida RIMS Educational Conference Session in Naples, Florida Introduction The insurance claims process and the relationship between the insured and the insurer has changed drastically over the last 20 years. We are seeing more and more materially interested parties involved in the insurance claims process, especially in claims involving large commercial losses….

Don’t Be a Victim of Unqualified Service Providers

After a hurricane or other regional disaster, the hardest-hit areas are often flooded with contractors and service providers that aren’t properly licensed or qualified to perform the work they are hired to do. Too many people hire the first vendor who knocks on their door because they are desperate to start the recovery process. Perhaps…

Flood Zone Brings Supplies to Victims of Hurricane Florence

Flood Zone disaster recovery solutions providing assistance after hurricanes

We Are Here to Help Watching the news coming out of North Carolina, I am saddened by the widespread devastation from Hurricane Florence and the flooding she left behind. Thousands of homes and businesses have been damaged or destroyed, and many lives have been forever changed. Growing up in Florida, I am all too familiar…

Why You Should Purchase Flood Insurance

Hurricane damage

Floods are the most common and costly natural disaster in the US. According to the NFIP, 90% of natural disasters in the US involve flooding. And, flood damage restoration is expensive to repair. FEMA states that 1 inch of water can cause $27,000 in damages to a 2,000 square foot property. With the potential and…

Property Loss Mitigation Before the Storm

Hurricane

Property Mitigation Tips We all do it, we worry about things we cannot change. What if you didn’t have to worry as much? I’m not saying you can stop a disaster from happening, but you can be prepared. Wouldn’t you feel better knowing you have a plan? Consider these commercial property damage preparation tips and…