Disaster recovery solutions and resources.
The CDC now recommends Americans wear cloth face coverings in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. This recommendation comes after research findings which show that asymptomatic people, those who are not experiencing any symptoms, can spread the virus. While staying home is the best way to avoid spreading germs, there are times it…
Overview Many companies have recently decided to add coronavirus cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization, or decontamination to their list of services offered. Janitorial companies, carpet cleaners, and pest control companies that have received calls for “deep cleaning” or “fogging” have entered the marketplace with dollar signs in their eyes and an “I can do this attitude.” Equipped…
We asked a Registered Nurse what is the best way to prevent contracting the novel coronavirus. Here’s what she had to say: Facts Not Fear As we know, if we properly wash our hands with soap and water for about 20 seconds, we are actively participating in the promotion of health and wellness by preventing…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…