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Be Prepared: The Role of SOPs in Emergency Response

When a water damage emergency strikes, every minute counts. That’s why having a clear set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is crucial for quick and effective response.A defined step-by-step process also reduces the risk of accidents and injuries by providing clear instructions for safety.

Learn from Water Damage to Improve Recovery

Each water damage event provides valuable lessons that can improve readiness and streamline response strategies. Learn how facilities can identify vulnerabilities and improve remediation procedures through careful analysis and documentation.

Guide to Floodwater Safety: When Is It Okay to Handle In-House?

Conducting a thorough assessment of the source of floodwater is crucial before responding. Facilities teams must quickly assess whether the water is “clean” to know if cleanup by internal teams is feasible or if professional restoration or remediation intervention is necessary.

Top 10 Resources for Hurricane and Flood Monitoring

From real-time hurricane updates, disaster response, satellite imagery, coastal flooding information to live webcam feeds, here are the top ten resources for hurricane and flood monitoring so your facility can be prepared to take action.

What’s Involved in a Ready 2 Respond Assessment?

By participating in a Ready 2 Respond™ (R2R) assessment, facilities gain access to a customized solution that will empower facilities teams to better manage water damage events. Adopting a standardized response process helps limit damage, reduces risk, cuts costs, and minimizes downtime.

The Many Benefits of Facilities Team Training

Effective facilities team training is a powerful tool that enhances employee retention, boosts safety, and sharpens efficiency and problem-solving skills. Learn how Ready 2 Respond training can advance your team's water damage response planning, enabling swift action that minimizes risk and reduces downtime.

Four Essential Questions to Guide Water Damage Response

To streamline water damage mitigation, know the four questions that sum up the scope of the problem – called the four “knows” of drying. When answered, they lead to an effective water damage response; if overlooked, the drying process could be compromised, risking mold growth and additional damage.

Why Mold Grows – and How to Prevent It

Mold growth is a persistent and costly threat to facilities, especially following water damage. It can severely impact indoor air quality, causing adverse health effects and significant structural damage. Addressing moisture and humidity issues can help prevent mold before visible signs appear.

What is a ‘Dry Standard’ and Why Does it Matter?

Using a dry standard in water damage response ensures that drying is comprehensive and prevents further damage that can occur if it is not – such as mold, mildew, and serious structural damage. This standard enables moisture content comparisons between nearby unaffected dry materials and water-affected areas.

Improving Indoor Air Quality to Mitigate Risks

Maintaining good indoor air quality reduces health risks for building occupants and invests in their long-term health and productivity. Learn effective strategies for improving indoor air quality in facilities, reducing health risks for occupants, and maintaining optimal HVAC performance. Ideal for facility managers and environmental health professionals.

Three Keys to Prevent Risks of Improper Drying

Understand the potential health risks and structural damage caused by improper drying. Learn the 3 essential steps that ensures complete drying to prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew and safely reoccupy affected spaces as soon as possible.

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Seven Critical Water Remediation Gaps

More than 80% of facilities answer "no" to these questions when asked about their preparedness for water damage events. How would your facilities team respond if asked about having a written plan, standardized equipment and the training required to rapidly respond to flooding in your facilities?

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