Water supplies may become contaminated after Hurricane Sandy. If drinking water is contaminated you will know from an announcement by your local Public Health Department if they issue a “boil water order” when the hurricane passes. During this time, use only your bottled and/or pre-stored water, or boil your water for at least 10 minutes [...]
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Private Sector Preparedness and PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services
Tweet 50% of businesses that sustain a loss of computer data or major catastrophic loss like flood, fire, or explosion, never re-open for business. 65% of small and medium sized businesses are located in regions susceptible to natural disasters. While our region is not usually prone to tornadoes and hurricanes, recent weather patterns have indicated [...]
On Property Management, Risk Management, and Professional Water Damage Remediation
We just completed a large mold remediation job for a local jewelry store in Langhorne, PA. The mold grew because water damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee wasn’t dried properly. Even though the carpets were dry, the drywall behind vinyl wallpaper was allowed to stay wet. When groundwater intrudes into a structure, whether [...]
