Limiting Mold Growth

"Moisture control is key to mold control. When water leaks or spills occur indoors-act promptly...A prompt response (within 24-48 hours) and thorough clean-up, drying, and/or removal of water-damaged materials will prevent or limit mold growth"

Early detection can limit Mold and Cost!

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Like it Never Evan Happened®

Barbershop Before & After

Residence Before and After

After the Hurricane

We at SERVPRO of Peekskill/Ossining and SERVPRO of Tarrytown/Elmsford hope that you and your clients made it safely through the storm. We are being flooded with calls and are helping out our community with all the water damage they are experiencing. Please don't hesitate to call we are here to help.

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Hurricane Supply Kit Check List. How Prepared Are You?

A well-equipped disaster supply kit should include, but not limited to, the following items:

*Water: 1 gallon per person daily.

*Food: 3 to 7 days' worth of non-perishable or canned food, and manual can-opener.

*Bedding: Blankets and Pillows.

*Clothing: Remember, although it may be warm, you may be working and cleaning and need pants and long sleeves to protect your skin.

*First aid kit: In the very least, include sanitizers and bandages.
*Cash: Keep some cash and small bills on hand in case banks are closed.

SAFFIR-SIMPSON HURRICANE SCALE

*Category 1 Hurricane: Winds from 74-95 mph. Minimal damage level.
*Category 2 Hurricane: Winds from 96-110 mph. Moderate damage level.

*Category 3 Hurricane: Winds from 111-130 mph. Extensive damage level.

*Category 4 Hurricane: Winds from 131-155 mph. Extreme damage level.

*Category 5 Hurricane: Winds exceed 155mph. Extreme damage level.

Please don't take a Hurricane Lightly

1. Plan your escape route early
2. Take inventory of your personal property.
3. Take steps to protect your home.

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For Help After The Hurricane Call 1-800-SERVPRO

Water Alarms & Water Systems

Excess water damage can devastate a building or property especially if gone undetected. Water leak detection systems are available to help identify leaks, which can help prevent them from becoming floods.

WATER ALARMS:Water alarms are typically battery-operated stand-alone systems that contain a moisture sensor that will activate an audible alarm when moisture is detected. Benefits of water alarms include accessibility and price. They can be placed under sinks or near individual appliances such as washers, refrigerators, hot water heaters, etc. and are fairly inexpensive and easy to install. However, the water monitoring device is only beneficial if someone is inside the building to hear the alarm and take appropriate action to stop the leak.

WATER SYSTEMS: While water alarms simply notify you of a leak, water systems will actually shut off the water supply causing water damage. Individual appliance systems are installed in specific appliances and will automatically shut off the water supply in the event that the appliance has a leak. Whole house systems operate in similar fashion except that the shut off valve is installed on the main water supply line versus an individual appliance. This system is most popular and beneficial to homeowners that travel often or reside in multiple properties seasonally throughout the year.

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Clean Homes Sell Faster

Get it Clean - Get it Sold

Prior to listing a property, the following steps can be taken to reduce the potential for moisture buildup or mold growth. Should a damage event occur, timely response is the key to preventing furtherdamage-act within the first24 to 48 hours.
* Correct any water leaks or standing water.

* Remove standing water under cooling coils or air handling units.

* Properly maintain humidifiers, if used.

* Replace wet or visibly moldy insulation materials.

* Steam cleaning and other methods involving moisture should not be used on any kind of duct work.

* Install a ventilation system.