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Leaky pipe costs Central Michigan University nearly $1 million in repairs

Water and Storm Damage

A leak that began on June 4, 2010 from a damaged pipe in Central Michigan University’s Brooks Hall will cost the educational institution $975,000 to repair.

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Floods across the U.S. Cause Millions in Damage

Document Recovery, Water and Storm Damage

Flooding, extending from the Midwestern states to the east coast of the U.S., has caused unforeseen devastation and cleanup costs. States affected by floodwaters include Iowa, Delaware, Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and more.

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Cooler summer weather deters Northwest wildfires

Fire and Smoke Damage

An unusually cooler summer in the Pacific Northwest has given firefighting crews some relief this year. Oil-rich pine trees along with grasses and brush in dry, hot summer heat are the perfect fuel for wildfires, which have engulfed several thousands of acres during the past summer seasons.

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Sprinklers protect Wisconsin museum from massive fire damage, but not water damage

Disaster Preparedness

A recent fire has closed down the Madison Children’s Museum in Wisconsin until August 14, 2010. The cause of the downtown Madison museum’s closure is not due so much to the fire damage the building experienced. Rather, it is because of the following water damage.

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Missouri Ronald McDonald House closes temporarily

Disaster Preparedness

The Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, Missouri has had to shut its doors temporarily while water damage in the center’s basement is remediated. The Ronald McDonald House Charities provide support to families who need a home away from home while their children receive treatment at nearby hospitals.

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