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Following water damage, fire or hurricane, physical structures are generally the focus of repairs and recovery. Personal items are typically discarded and thought to be unsalvageable following a destructive hurricane, like Hurricane Florence or Michael. As people try to recover from these disasters, many don’t realize that among their other items, books, papers, photographs, x-rays, or other paper items can all be saved. Polygon Document Recovery Services is able to save important papers, treasured books, or other paper materials.

Across the country, mold infestations are resulting in school closures. Heat and moisture are common attributors to mold outbreaks, as well as aging HVAC equipment and plumbing systems, all presenting serious health risks to both students and faculty.

Over the summer, the excess temperature and moisture present in schools work in concert to create an ideal environment for mold to thrive. High humidity, in particular, makes it easy for mold to damage soft goods. A wide variety of materials in school environments—ranging from musical instruments to library books—can serve as ideal media for mold growth. If you’re a school administrator dealing with the consequences of a mold outbreak, you may feel as if these items are a total loss.

Mold – it’s a word no property owner or plant manager ever wants to hear. Mold spores spread fast making an infestation difficult to contain and nearly impossible to eradicate completely. But a mold problem must be dealt with since exposure can cause allergic reactions, asthma, and respiratory illnesses. It can also adversely affect property value as no buyer or tenant wants to occupy a mold infested space. While eliminating all indoor mold is challenging, actions can be taken to manage and prevent it.

The World Health Organization reports that one in four people suffer from a mental health disorder. While trauma and chemical imbalance are often the cause of these diagnoses, science is starting to uncover another culprit—mold. In fact, this insidious fungus may be a leading underlying cause of mental health troubles in our country.