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fire damage: After the Fire is Out... - 04/21/11 03:28 PM
The fire is out, and the smoke has cleared. The fire department is gone, and the home owners are left with a disaster on their hands. It is important to have a professional mitigation company that can meet the required professional standards in service while recognizing the importance of extending true compassion and understanding.
After a fire is extinguished, a homeowner's first obligation is to call the insurance company. This is most likely the first, and probably the only time, they will have to deal with this type of situation. They are distraught, stressed and traumatized. They need help.
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fire damage: What to do after the storm - 04/07/11 04:09 PM
"April showers" are sometimes much more than just a bit of rain. Spring weather can include a wide range of weather activity - including serious storms with severe winds that can cause serious structure damage and heavy rainfall that can cause over-the-ground flooding, or even flooding from streams and rivers.
The storm season is upon us! If you experience damage of any size, these tips may help you get your home back in order more quickly. Keep this advice handy for quick reference.
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Call your agent as soon as possible. Take photographs of the damage. GETTING HELP FOR YOUR … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Cleaning Contents after a Fire - 01/26/11 02:56 PM
Fires destroy billions of dollars of property in the United States and Canada every year. In 2009:
• There were 377,000 residential fires in the United States, or 78% of the total number of structural fires.
• A residential fire occurred every 84 seconds!
• $7,796,000,000 of property losses occurred in residential properties, alone.
(Source: National Fire Protection Association Report, August 2010)
While some fires are a total loss and there is nothing, or very little, left to save, many fires are much smaller in scope. In some cases there is little structural damage to the home. Even in those … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Local Experts Warn Homeowners, Business Owners of Winter Fire Risks - 12/27/10 01:45 PM
Brunswick, OH (Grassroots Newswire) 12/27/2010 -- During the winter months, the majority of the country experiences colder and wetter weather conditions, increasing the need for structural heating and causing the peak season for heating fires. According to FEMA, heating fires account for 36 percent of residential home fires in rural areas every year. When a fire occurs, PuroClean Professional Services is called to the scene, usually by a local insurance agent, to bring the situation under control, prevent it from becoming worse, and finally, to provide restoration services to help put the property back to pre-loss condition.
PuroClean, known as "The … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Local Experts Warn Residents, Business Owners of Winter Fire Risks - 12/13/10 09:59 AM
Local Experts Warn Residents, Business Owners of Winter Fire Risks
PuroClean's Paramedics of Property Damage Provide Tips to Property Owners to Prevent Cold Weather Fires
Brunswick, OH (Grassroots Newswire) 12/13/2010 -- During the winter months, the majority of the country experiences colder and wetter weather conditions, increasing the need for structural heating and causing the peak season for heating fires. According to FEMA, heating fires account for 36 percent of residential home fires in rural areas every year. When a fire occurs, PuroClean Professional Services is called to the scene, usually by a local insurance agent or adjuster, to bring the … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Set yourself up for success. - 12/06/10 10:21 AM
With winter upon us and the holidays fast approaching it is time to consider taking some precautions to preserve your home, your health and your memories.
Each year I am encountered with flooded basements, falling ceilings, scorched homes and piles upon piles of destroyed pictures, decorations, toys, and other storage items. Each year I see grandparents forced to dispose of their grandchild's finger paintings and newlyweds having to trash their wedding albums (or wedding dress in some cases). As a disaster professional, this is incredibly frustrating. Each day I work to fix seemingly un-fixable situations and occasionally, it truly is un-fixable. … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Protect your family and home from the wrath of winter - 12/01/10 01:56 PM
Protect your family and home from the wrath of winter
Winter is just around the corner, which means it's time to start thinking about ways you can protect your home from winter's wrath. Here in Ohio, homeowners need to take steps to prevent ice dams. Ice dams occur when ice accumulates at the lower edge of a sloped roof, usually at the gutter. Once an ice dam forms, the potential water damage can be serious. Listed below are a few tips to consider.1. Keep the attic well ventilated. 2. Keep the attic floor well insulated to minimize the amount of heat rising through the attic … (2 comments)
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fire damage: PuroClean warns of increased residential fire danger during the holidays. - 11/23/10 02:41 PM
PuroClean warns of increased residential fire danger during the holidays.
Local restoration expert suggests simple precautions to help prevent holiday-related fires.
Northeast Ohio (Grassroots Newswire) 11/22/10 -- Holiday celebrations are often accented with the glow of candles and twinkling holiday lights. Parties and gatherings of friends and family bring multiple rooms of your home into use at one time, and the kitchen in particular is working overtime. Unfortunately, the combination of crowds, flickering candles, overloaded electric circuits, elaborate meals and a festive mood can quickly ignite into a holiday fire.
"We know that the number of home fires increases … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Turning the Furnace On For the First Time? Beware!!! - 10/25/10 11:11 AM
The heating season is upon us. Many homeowners are turning on their furnaces for the first time since the final spurts of cold weather last season. Undoubtedly, there will be a flurry of problems ranging from units that simply do not work properly, resulting in an unfortunate furnace "puff back".
The term furnace "puff back" refers to the sudden explosion (or expulsion) of soot into the dwelling caused by a malfunction in the heating system. It is usually an uncontrolled explosive ignition in the fire chamber. "Puff back" has become a familiar term and is applied to any furnace disorder that … (0 comments)
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fire damage: Fire Safety - 09/27/10 10:53 AM
The National Fire Prevention Association has designated October as Fire Prevention Month. In many parts of the country, October begins the "heating season" - when fires are more common than during the rest of the year. October is also the month ushering in the holiday season (counting Halloween), and the holidays themselves are a season of increased fire risk. For instance, more residential fires occur on Thanksgiving Day, than on any other single day of the year - more than double the daily average!
Candles are always beautiful, and they are especially abundant during the holiday season. The top five days … (0 comments)
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