Safety & Prepardness<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Safety and Preparedness<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n
At ABK Restoration Services, we prioritize your safety and preparedness in the face of emergencies. Whether you're dealing with a flood or a fire, knowing how to respond can make all the difference in minimizing damage and protecting your property.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>
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<\/span>Safe Response to a Flood<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Find the water source and stop it<\/div><\/div>2.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Call ABK Restoration Services to request emergency water mitigation \u2013 in most cases we are on scene in less than 90 minutes<\/div><\/div>3.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you think you may require an insurance claim to cover expenses, contact your insurance company, file a claim and inform them you are having ABK respond to mitigate damages<\/div><\/div>4.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If a plumber is required, ABK Restoration Services can provide one in rapid response time as part of our response protocol<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Minimizing Your Water Damage<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr>\n \t- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner to extract water.<\/li>\n \t
- Place plastic bags, aluminum foil, or foam blocks under furniture legs to prevent dyes and wood stains from soaking into wet carpets.<\/li>\n \t
- Lift books & magazines from wet carpets \u2013 Ink colors may run.<\/li>\n \t
- Wipe water from wood furniture as soon as possible.<\/li>\n \t
- Open boxes, musical cases, camera cases, and suitcases to promote drying.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn off all electronic items and move to a dry location.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn off lights and ceiling fans, if ceiling is wet.<\/li>\n \t
- Poke small holes in wet sagging ceilings to relieve water pressure.<\/li>\n \t
- Place buckets or towels underneath to catch drippings.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn heat off or down low to control humidity and mildew process.<\/li>\n \t
- Open windows to enhance drying. Air movement is key.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Safe Response to a Fire<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If the fire is contained, locate a fire extinguisher and use the P.A.S.S. method to put it out<\/div><\/div>2.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If the fire is NOT contained, immediately evacuate the premise and call 911<\/div><\/div>3.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Call ABK Restoration Services at your earliest convenience to request our 24-hour board up service which protects your exposed home against vandals and looters<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Caution! Some fires can remain smoldering for a long time in hidden places such as within the walls. Do not attempt to conduct a self inspection. Have a professional inspect all possible threats before considering the area safe. Don\u2019t worry, we can help with this step too.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Fire Clean Up<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr>Do<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \t- Remove pets (especially birds) and plants to a clean environment, including changing water in fish tanks<\/li>\n \t
- Provide alternate power sources to freezers and refrigerators. If this is not possible, or if electricity is off, empty freezers and refrigerators and prop doors open with a rolled up newspaper or towel to ventilate. It is preferable to turn off all electronic items and do not use again until they have been cleaned.<\/li>\n \t
- Introduce fresh air to the contaminated environment by opening windows.<\/li>\n \t
- Refrain from sitting on or placing anything on furniture, and limit foot traffic on carpeting until professionally cleaned.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not attempt to clean walls, ceilings, unfinished wood, or other absorbent surfaces.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not launder or dryclean garments that smell smoky, as it may cause smoke to stain or odour to set in.<\/li>\n \t
- Wash plants with water on both sides of the leaves. Also, remove the top 1\/2 to 1\u2033 of soil.<\/li>\n \t
- Vacuum or blow off loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies, lampshades, carpets, etc.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not try to wipe off as the particles may smear.<\/li>\n \t
- Pour anti-freeze in toilet bowls, sinks and tubs to prevent freezing if the heat is off in the winter.<\/li>\n \t
- Clean faucets, tub fittings, chrome bars, and trims on kitchen appliances.<\/li>\n \t
- If the heating system is off in the winter, drain the heating system if applicable.<\/li>\n \t
- If possible, do not operate furnace until ducting is cleaned, change filter immediately if it is necessary to have it on.<\/li>\n \t
- Clean and protect bathroom faucets, tub fittings, chrome towel bars, and trims on kitchen appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>
Do Not<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \t- Use computers, appliances, TVs, VCRs or stereos until they have been cleaned and tested.<\/li>\n \t
- Use food items that have been exposed to soot, or canned goods that have been subjected to excessive heat.<\/li>\n \t
- Use upholstered sofas and chairs etc.<\/li>\n \t
- Attempt to wash walls, ceilings, unsealed wood, bricks or other absorbent surfaces.<\/li>\n \t
- Launder clothes or dry clean garments that have a strong smoke odour.<\/li>\n \t
- Improper cleaning may set smoke or odours.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Safety and Preparedness<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n
At ABK Restoration Services, we prioritize your safety and preparedness in the face of emergencies. Whether you're dealing with a flood or a fire, knowing how to respond can make all the difference in minimizing damage and protecting your property.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>
<\/hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Safe Response to a Flood<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Find the water source and stop it<\/div><\/div>2.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Call ABK Restoration Services to request emergency water mitigation \u2013 in most cases we are on scene in less than 90 minutes<\/div><\/div>3.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If you think you may require an insurance claim to cover expenses, contact your insurance company, file a claim and inform them you are having ABK respond to mitigate damages<\/div><\/div>4.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If a plumber is required, ABK Restoration Services can provide one in rapid response time as part of our response protocol<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Minimizing Your Water Damage<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr>\n \t- Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not use a regular vacuum cleaner to extract water.<\/li>\n \t
- Place plastic bags, aluminum foil, or foam blocks under furniture legs to prevent dyes and wood stains from soaking into wet carpets.<\/li>\n \t
- Lift books & magazines from wet carpets \u2013 Ink colors may run.<\/li>\n \t
- Wipe water from wood furniture as soon as possible.<\/li>\n \t
- Open boxes, musical cases, camera cases, and suitcases to promote drying.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn off all electronic items and move to a dry location.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn off lights and ceiling fans, if ceiling is wet.<\/li>\n \t
- Poke small holes in wet sagging ceilings to relieve water pressure.<\/li>\n \t
- Place buckets or towels underneath to catch drippings.<\/li>\n \t
- Turn heat off or down low to control humidity and mildew process.<\/li>\n \t
- Open windows to enhance drying. Air movement is key.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span>Safe Response to a Fire<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>1.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If the fire is contained, locate a fire extinguisher and use the P.A.S.S. method to put it out<\/div><\/div>2.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>If the fire is NOT contained, immediately evacuate the premise and call 911<\/div><\/div>3.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>Call ABK Restoration Services at your earliest convenience to request our 24-hour board up service which protects your exposed home against vandals and looters<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Caution! Some fires can remain smoldering for a long time in hidden places such as within the walls. Do not attempt to conduct a self inspection. Have a professional inspect all possible threats before considering the area safe. Don\u2019t worry, we can help with this step too.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Fire Clean Up<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/hr>Do<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \t- Remove pets (especially birds) and plants to a clean environment, including changing water in fish tanks<\/li>\n \t
- Provide alternate power sources to freezers and refrigerators. If this is not possible, or if electricity is off, empty freezers and refrigerators and prop doors open with a rolled up newspaper or towel to ventilate. It is preferable to turn off all electronic items and do not use again until they have been cleaned.<\/li>\n \t
- Introduce fresh air to the contaminated environment by opening windows.<\/li>\n \t
- Refrain from sitting on or placing anything on furniture, and limit foot traffic on carpeting until professionally cleaned.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not attempt to clean walls, ceilings, unfinished wood, or other absorbent surfaces.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not launder or dryclean garments that smell smoky, as it may cause smoke to stain or odour to set in.<\/li>\n \t
- Wash plants with water on both sides of the leaves. Also, remove the top 1\/2 to 1\u2033 of soil.<\/li>\n \t
- Vacuum or blow off loose smoke particles from upholstery, draperies, lampshades, carpets, etc.<\/li>\n \t
- Do not try to wipe off as the particles may smear.<\/li>\n \t
- Pour anti-freeze in toilet bowls, sinks and tubs to prevent freezing if the heat is off in the winter.<\/li>\n \t
- Clean faucets, tub fittings, chrome bars, and trims on kitchen appliances.<\/li>\n \t
- If the heating system is off in the winter, drain the heating system if applicable.<\/li>\n \t
- If possible, do not operate furnace until ducting is cleaned, change filter immediately if it is necessary to have it on.<\/li>\n \t
- Clean and protect bathroom faucets, tub fittings, chrome towel bars, and trims on kitchen appliances.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>
Do Not<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n \t- Use computers, appliances, TVs, VCRs or stereos until they have been cleaned and tested.<\/li>\n \t
- Use food items that have been exposed to soot, or canned goods that have been subjected to excessive heat.<\/li>\n \t
- Use upholstered sofas and chairs etc.<\/li>\n \t
- Attempt to wash walls, ceilings, unsealed wood, bricks or other absorbent surfaces.<\/li>\n \t
- Launder clothes or dry clean garments that have a strong smoke odour.<\/li>\n \t
- Improper cleaning may set smoke or odours.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/p>\n
At ABK Restoration Services, we prioritize your safety and preparedness in the face of emergencies. Whether you're dealing with a flood or a fire, knowing how to respond can make all the difference in minimizing damage and protecting your property.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>
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Safe Response to a Flood<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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2.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Minimizing Your Water Damage<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Safe Response to a Fire<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Fire Clean Up<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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