In May 2016, the massive Fort McMurray wildfire that forced more than 80,000 people from their homes was dubbed the costliest disaster for insurers in Canadian history. With tens of thousands of personal, commercial and auto claims, the devastation took months to document and the re-build will be underway for some time to come.
In the world of restoration, two of the most difficult jobs are fire and mold remediation. Both of these jobs can be made much simpler and safer by abrasive blasting with baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate).
Managed properly, you can be a hero but if you forget for even a minute that you are dealing with emotionally frayed people, watch out. All the anger they feel due to their loss will be focused on you like a laser beam.
Training at Rainbow has four components, including online training, technical (IICRC) training, business training, and the field training partner program.
It was July of 2014 – a wildfire had erupted in Amador County, Calif. For days, the fire grew and spread with more than 2,000 firefighters working to get ahead of the flames and contain the blaze.
This edition of Restoration Roundup covers evacuations in Iowa due to the rising Cedar River, evacuations due to a California wildfire, mold problems at a VA facility, new overtime laws, Legionnaire's Disease, and other topics relevant to the restoration industry.
Those willing to do something different, offer something of value to victims of a fire loss will earn the trust and gratitude of a person or family for a long time into the future.