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
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
It seems that things are getting worse when it comes to coronavirus. On March 11th, 2020 the US experienced the largest increase of COVID-19 cases yet. Also, The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a pandemic, the first pandemic from a coronavirus ever recorded. So what is a Pandemic? It's whenever infectious disease has
Characteristics of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Different families of viruses have many common characteristics and COVID-19 is no different. It is the newest member of the coronavirus family, but not all species of coronavirus are known to cause to severe illness. In fact, according to The Minnesota Department of Health,
Successful disinfection and decontamination of a building that has had a recent outbreak of coronavirus, or any virus, requires a thorough understanding of that virus. The newest species of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still being researched for its means of transmission and best disinfecting and decontamination procedures. Understanding COVID-19 allows us to create better
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
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?
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.
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
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
