Category Archives: Water damage

Hurricanes 🌀 Helene-Milton

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Our hearts continue to go out to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Now Milton poses an even greater threat at a category 5 hurricane force winds!!! Board up and evacuate ASAP.
Property may be lost or severe but lives are more valuable. Use common sense and get out! Help those who may need assistance if you can.
Praying that many volunteers and first responders extend a hand where they can of this catastrophic loss and losses to come. Excess water damage causes havoc to both property damage along with people’s health. Pet’s are affected as well.
Clean water has become a dire need for survival and treatment due to the bacteria and toxins. Mold growth can occur rapidly if water persists with excess humidity. It is like putting gas on a fire and spreads quickly.
•Dry out home where possible
•Discard all the wet soaked furnishings. ASAP.

  • Remove all soaked wet flooring, carpet furniture etc.
  • Be careful of any live wires that are wet or laying on the floor. Wear rubber boots, rubber gloves, HEPA N 95 Masks.
    •Dehumidiers will help to control excess humidity and moisture.
    •Beware of contractors who flock to these type of disasters from all over the country. They can be a scam. They ask for a lot of money cash up front. Talk with your insurance first.
    •FEMA both Federal and State will help and provide some funds. Just call, they can and will help because its a national disaster in your county.
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Freezing Pipes 🥶

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When the weather stays in frozen conditions below zero degrees, this can cause havoc to your home or business. We can tend to forget when to prepare for frozen pipes to burst or crack in the busyness of life.

Here are some pointers to help to prevent pipes from freezing: 🥶

  1. Keep the heat on at least 50 to 58 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Drain outside garden faucets, showers, etc Keep valve slightly open.
  3. Open inside faucets to allow for a slight dripping with moving water.
  4. Install foam pipe insulation sleeve wraps around copper pipes that are open in the basement or crawlspace  areas. Insulate wrap main water meter pipe valve.
  5. If or when a water leak occurs, shut off the water pipe valve. i.e. underneath a sink, cabinet. If necessary shut off water main valve. Have pipe repaired ASAP.
  6. If water damage dry out floor, walls, furniture, etc. ASAP within 24-48 hours to prevent mold damage.
  7. Use a space heater if needed or blower fan. Raise the heat in house or building.
  8. Be careful of any electrical that get wet by water.
  9. Call a professional for plumbing, electrical, water damage disaster, and mold assessment if necessary.
  10. If you make an insurance claim keep good documents of repairs, receipts, pictures, videos, etc. It is best for adjuster to see the damage before repairs and damage if possible.
  11. Environmental Resources info@airenvironments.com. 781-248-9975
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