In the event of water damage to your Chicagoland residence or business, swift action is imperative. Delaying response, even for a brief period, can lead to the rapid growth of mold and mildew within 24-48 hours, according to FEMA. Whether it’s a ruptured water supply pipe, an overflowing washing machine, or any other water-related …
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Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can cause extensive damage to your Chicagoland property, leaving behind debris, contaminants, and hazardous materials. Content cleaning is a vital part of the disaster restoration process that helps restore and recover damaged items after a catastrophic event. In this article, we’ll explore the numerous benefits of content cleaning and …
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Smoke alarms save lives. When they go off while you’re sleeping due to a fire breaking out in your home, they can reduce your chances of dying by fifty percent! But sometimes they’ll sound when there is no fire. A good smoke detector can even sense smoke from fires that are hidden, such as electrical …
Are you a Chicagoan who attends a place of worship every week? If so, the atmosphere there may give you a sense of safety and security. Emergency preparedness isn’t something that may come to mind while you’re there because you may consider your church, synagogue, mosque, or another place of worship as a sanctuary …
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Fires in Healthcare Facilities are considerably more dangerous, no matter their size. Patients may be seriously injured, expensive and specially designed equipment can be put out of commission or destroyed, and a blaze could spread more quickly as oxygen is widely used throughout the building. Fire threats shouldn’t be taken lightly because according …
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Thanksgiving is a popular holiday in Chicago and many families look forward to reconnecting with loved ones. But unfortunately, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is also the foremost day for home-cooking fires, with three times as many fires caused by cooking than a typical day. And according to FEMA, in the …
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As winter approaches, many Chicagoans leave their homes to escape the cold weather and become snowbirds in a warmer climate for a while. Or maybe they’ve moved to a new home and their old home is sitting vacant until they get a buyer. No matter the reason why a house is vacant, it will need …
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Stop, drop, and roll. Head for the cellar. Duck under a doorway. Most advice for saving yourself from a disaster is simple and easy to remember. But the process of saving your Chicagoland home or business after a catastrophe is another story. When you realize that you need more restoration than you’re able to handle, …
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When your Chicagoland property experiences water damage, you’re frequently urged to contact a water damage restoration specialist to handle cleaning and repairs. But why? Aren’t you able to take care of it yourself? What’s so great about what restoration professionals accomplish that’s better than what you could do? The science and resources behind water damage …
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