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Severe Thunderstorms and Tornadoes in Metro Atlanta: Why November Brings a Second Storm Season
Yes, metro Atlanta has a second severe weather season in late fall. Georgia’s emergency management agency, citing National Weather Service climatology, notes a secondary peak in severe weather, including tornadoes, during November and early December. Strong fall storms bring damaging wind, falling trees and heavy rain, so it pays to prepare now and check your…
Read MoreFlash Flooding and Heavy Rain in Wake County: How to Respond to Water Damage
If flash flooding or heavy rain puts water in your house, get everyone to a dry, safe spot first and stay out of standing water that could touch outlets or cords. Then stop more water from coming in if you can, photograph everything before you clean, and start drying within a day or two, because…
Read MoreCommon Places Mold Hides After a Leak or Water Loss – Richardson
After a leak, mold usually hides where water collects and air does not move: inside walls, under carpet pad and flooring, beneath sink cabinets, around water heaters, in HVAC closets and drain pans, and in attic insulation. If you can smell a musty odor but cannot see anything, check these spots first. Water rarely stays…
Read MoreHow Quickly Can Mold Grow After Water Damage? – Richardson
Mold can start growing within 24 to 48 hours after water damage, according to the EPA. That clock starts the moment drywall, carpet pad, wood or insulation gets wet and stays wet. The best way to stop it is simple: stop the water, dry the area completely within that first day or two, and fix…
Read MoreHow to Make a Home Fire Escape Plan for Your Richardson Family
A home fire escape plan gives everyone two ways out of every room, one outside meeting spot, and a practiced routine. The NFPA recommends drawing a map of your home, marking all exits, choosing a meeting place in front of the house, and practicing a fire drill at least twice a year with everyone who…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Professional Mold Remediation? – Richardson
Professional mold remediation follows a set process: find and fix the moisture source, contain the affected area, filter the air with HEPA equipment, remove mold-damaged porous materials, clean what can be saved, dry the structure, and confirm the job is done. The IICRC S520 standard lays out these steps so the work is thorough and…
Read MoreWhat Happens During Professional Mold Remediation? – Overland Park
Professional mold remediation follows a set order: find and stop the moisture source, contain the affected area, filter the air with HEPA equipment, remove mold-damaged porous materials, clean the remaining surfaces, dry the structure, and confirm the area is clean before rebuilding. That process comes from the IICRC S520 standard for mold remediation. If you…
Read MoreHow Quickly Can Mold Grow After Water Damage? – Overland Park
Mold can start growing on wet building materials within 24 to 48 hours, according to the EPA. That is why the first two days after a leak, overflow or flooded basement matter so much. If you dry the area completely in that window and fix the moisture source, you give mold very little chance to…
Read MoreExtension Cords, Power Strips and Overloaded Outlets: Electrical Fire Safety for Overland Park Homes This Holiday Season
To prevent electrical fires this season, plug space heaters directly into a wall outlet, never run extension cords under rugs or through doorways, avoid plugging power strips into other power strips, and replace any damaged cord. Warm outlets, buzzing, flickering lights and breakers that keep tripping are warning signs to have a licensed electrician check.…
Read MoreCommon Places Mold Hides After a Leak or Water Loss – Overland Park
After a leak, mold most often hides where water collects and air cannot reach: behind baseboards and drywall, under carpet pad, inside wall cavities, beneath sinks and appliances, in attic insulation and around basement window wells. These spots stay damp long after visible surfaces dry, so check them first after any water loss. Think about…
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