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Polygon acquires state of the art technology to help businesses recover from disasters

Document Recovery

Beginning in August 2010, Polygon will have a new vacuum freeze dry chamber. The chamber within it is the most sophisticated vacuum freeze dryer to be installed in America. It has the following features and advantages:

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Sprinklers may save a building from a fire, but cause a new disaster

Fire and Smoke Damage

When there is a fire in a building, the sprinkler system and firefighters’ efforts can be a saving grace. However, if the sprinklers went off in your home or office, would you run inside the building to gather items that would be irreplaceable if damaged by water? Did you know that you do not have to risk your life and safety for fear that precious books, photos and documents may get wet?

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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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