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Don’t panic! Keys to keeping a cool head during a disaster

Disaster Preparedness, Document Recovery

During a disaster, one of your top enemies is panic. You can prevent feeling panicked when the unthinkable happens by creating an emergency plan for your home and business. By making an emergency plan, you can be ready to get to safety in a matter of minutes with the essential items you need.

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How Mold is Like a Zombie

Document Recovery, Mold Damage

Thriving on matter that is moist, dead or decaying, mold can quickly turn a slightly wet document into an unsightly object thst you would not let your children approach. Mold is not an animal or a plant; it comes from the diverse and hearty fungi kingdom. In nature, mold is like a natural recycling system that helps break down decomposing organic matter like fallen leaves and timber. This zombie-like recycler, however, can do the same to your home and office when there is the slightest hint of moisture.

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Emergency unpreparedness costs hospital big time

Disaster Preparedness, Document Recovery

In a recently settled class action lawsuit, Tenet Healthcare Corporation recently settled for $25 million. The number of individuals who participated in the lawsuit is unknown, but those in the class claimed that New Orleans’ Memorial Medical Center lack of emergency preparedness caused an unreasonable amount of harm when 2005’s Hurricane Katrina devastated the area.

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Staying mold-free during the dog days of summer

Disaster Preparedness, Document Recovery, Mold Damage

Dangerous to your health and destructive to your belongings, mold spores are always in the air and summer can provide them with the right conditions to grow, especially if you do not have an air conditioner in your building. When it comes to this destructive fungal force, prevention is as important as its treatment, if not more.

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Selecting the Right Document Management System to Manage Your Retention Schedule

Document Recovery, Document Scanning

Adopting a document management system in your business or organization is a large undertaking. The right DMS can keep your business organized and in compliance with government, legal, and other regulations. It can save money on storage and boost productivity.

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