Water and flood damage mitigation is something that must be addressed immediately. Almost all insurance policies cover the cost of water damage mitigation. In fact, they require the policyholder to take all necessary steps to prevent secondary damages. Preventing mold growth is one of many concerns for those who have suffered from a water damage event, but is not the only concern. Most people have many misconceptions about water damage, and are at risk for secondary damages such as mold growth. There are some important steps to take immediately following a water damage or a flood damage event to help eliminate or to at least minimize secondary damages, as well as precautions that should be taken during flood or water damage mitigation to protect your health and safety.
Water damage mitigation is a specialized field that requires special protective measures, specialized equipment and testing to protect you and your property. Public Adjusters know how to provide mitigation services that protect not only the property, but also your health.
Water damage mitigation can include water extraction, structural drying, cleanup and antimicrobial treatment, just to name a few. If not addressed immediately, water damage can cause many serious problems to the property and lead to serious health risks to its occupants. To restore property and protect health, a professional mitigation contractor must carefully address this issue. He has to be knowledgeable in many disciplines. First and foremost is preventing secondary damages like growth of bacteria and mold, preventing and saving the structure and its contents. Water damaged structures can be the perfect breeding place for mold and other micro-organisms. Wet building materials and indoor humidity are mold’s best friends. Additionally, the water damage specialist must be able to communicate to the water damage victims and insurance company representatives that are handling the insurance claim.
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