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Create a defense shield and know how to escape a wildfire

Disaster Preparedness, Fire and Smoke Damage

With the warmer weather are the increased chances of a wildfire. By following a few suggestions, you can improve the chances that your family and home will survive a wildfire with minimal damages.

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Learn the Truth Behind Document Recovery Myths

Document Recovery

How savvy are you about document recovery? For example, did you know that laying documents in the sun to dry can actually cause more damage in the end? Joe Perko, director of field services at Polygon, debunks many of the myths surrounding document restoration in an article for Claims magazine this week.

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Rhode Island stores devastated by floodwaters

Water and Storm Damage

A week of heavy rains in Rhode Island caused major floods and a crisis to retail stores and business. The Warwick Mall, its 70 stores, and stores in the surrounding area are closed for business indefinitely. The mall’s website states on its homepage:

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2010 Hurricane season preparedness

Disaster Preparedness

Once the April showers pass and the May flowers bloom, it’s time to get ready for hurricane season. Hurricane season lasts 5 solid months; beginning in June and lasting until the end of November. Before the season is upon us, the time to prepare for hurricanes it is now.

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5 Reasons Why Document Drying And Recovery Should Be Included In Your Disaster Plan

Disaster Preparedness, Document Recovery

Think you don’t need to include document drying and recovery into your disaster plan? Think again. Although this is a topic many aren’t concerned with, not planning document recovery or book drying into an emergency disaster plan may be regrettable.

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