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A recent article in the New York Times “Floods, Fires and Humidity: How Climate Change Affects Book Preservation” discusses the affects of climate change on book preservation with the overall increase in natural disasters. Between flood, fires, and humidity, the possibilities for damage are constantly growing. Below, our subject matter expert, Matt DeCirce, discusses his point of view on how climate change affects he’s seeing and what Polygon is doing to help our clients prepare for the unexpected.

When the Cathedral Notre Dame in Paris experienced a near-catastrophic fire in April of 2019, it served as a stark reminder that important cultural documents and artifacts, such as original pieces of literature and priceless works of art, could be lost permanently in an instant. Even data preserved on hard drives at a university are potential casualties from an event such as a flood or fire in the server room. How likely is it that these crucial documents are at risk? And what should institutions do to build their facilities’ resiliency from both a proactive and reactive standpoint?

If you tuned into the latest news in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, you know that the world’s most famous groundhog, Phil, predicted 6 more weeks of winter. While the traditions of Groundhog Day are definitely amusing, don’t let the rodent’s tradition distract you from this undeniable fact: the higher temperatures and humidities of springtime are just around the corner. The temporary climate solution experts at Polygon can help businesses and organizations of all kinds to combat the effects of this seasonal shift.

Running a business is challenging, especially when you try to do it alone. The team at Polygon knows this. That’s why we pride ourselves on being excellent partners for companies in need of temporary climate solutions, document recovery efforts, and emergency drying. While we could give you dozens of reasons to work with us, we value your time. So here are the most important three.

When your business is affected by a flood or fire, it can be devastating and highly stressful. More than that, such disasters can disrupt operations, especially if important documents are permanently damaged. If documents are damaged by water or fire, they can sometimes be restored or digitized in order to save the information and keep your business on track. But this is only a possibility if businesses have a plan in place for disasters and act fast. Time is the most valuable resource in document restoration.