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Urgent, Urgent... Emergency!

Emergencies don't happen often. But when they do, you need to get help fast.  If there's a burgler in your house, who do you call?  911.  If there's a fire...?  911.  If someone's hurt...?  911.  But who do you call after the fire is out?  How do you clean up?  Where do you start?  How do you make it like it never even happened...?

Since 1967, Servpro franchises across the US have been answering those questions one emergency at a time.  Whether it be water damage, floods, fires, refrigerator leaks, broken pipes, roof damage, mold, crime scenes or suicides, Servpro has been there to help!  Since we're big advocates of being prepared, Servpro of Point Loma would like to share some of our most helpful emergency tips (for more common emergency situations).  Feel free to print it out and keep it with your emergency kit!  We hope it will help!

*** Servpro of Point Loma is a Ready San Diego Business Alliance Member. Feel free to contact us anytime for safety tips!

CE Class -- UNDERSTANDING MOLD IN THE RESTORATION INDUSTRY

Got mold?  Curious about it?  Servpro of La Mesa & Lemon Grove will be holding a continuing education class on April 21, 2010 that delves into the wild world of mold.  Here's what you will learn:

If you are an insurance professional and are interested in attending, call 619-275-2802 or email servpro9729@gmail.com to register for the event. Class size is limited so call today to reserve your seat. Drinks and appetizers will be provided.

*** Servpro of Point Loma is a Ready San Diego Business Alliance Member. Feel free to contact us anytime for safety tips!

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Ut Oh! We Have Mold! What Do We Do Now???

When mold is allowed to grow in wet or damp environments, it can lead to serious health issues if you don't take care of it! Servpro of Point Loma shares insight on mold growth, health concerns, and what to do when you spot mold.


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PR Log (Press Release) – Jan 12, 2010 – San Diego, CA

When mold is allowed to grow in wet or damp environments, there’s a chance that it can develop into enough volume to cause health issues. It’s hard to say how much mold needs to be present before it can affect health… that’s like asking how much sun it takes to cause sunburn. It varies from person to person. By the time your house smells musty though, it’s likely that you have already inhaled millions of tiny mold spores. Can that be harmful to your health? Yes!

Allergy is the most common symptom associated with indoor molds. Mold allergy symptoms include:

• Sneezing
• Watery eyes
• Runny nose
• Itching
• Coughing
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Wheezing
• Scratchy throat
• Red or itchy skin

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, mold can also be responsible for more serious illnesses. Mold can cause infection, cysts, and potentially fatal systemic diseases such as histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, and coccidiomycosis. If mold is dealt with in a timely manner, the severity of mold allergies or illness can be greatly diminished or even prevented. But how do you prevent mold growth?

Mold cannot grow unless there is moisture present. Whether the moisture is caused by a flood, a broken pipe, a roof leak, or a leaking dishwasher, removing moisture requires quick action. The longer you wait to remove the moisture, the greater chance you’ll have of causing damage to your home. San Diego based SERVPRO of Point Loma, a professional cleanup and restoration company, knows just what to do to remove moisture and prevent potential mold problems.

“Moisture and mold are tricky to deal with,” says Mike Sprague, a SERVPRO professional specializing in mold and water damage cleanup and restoration. “Your natural response is to grab a mop, a bucket, and a box fan to try to dry out the moisture yourself. But water has a tendency to migrate very quickly to hard to reach spaces. You might not notice that the floor below your carpet is wet… and it won’t be long before mold begins to grow!”

Once moisture is present in a structure, mold growth can begin in as little as 4 hours. All mold needs is moisture and a suitable food source. “A food source is always available in an indoor environment” says Mike Sprague. “Your home is like a grocery store for mold. It will feed on drywall, paint, some carpets, adhesives, wood, fabrics, paper products, and even the starch in wallpaper paste. If you don’t catch mold early on, it can be very overwhelming and costly to deal with… and that mold will likely make you sick!”

If you have concerns about mold or would like advice on how to handle the mold removal process, SERVPRO® of Point Loma can help. They provide free mold inspections 7 days a week, even on major holidays. “We know that time is a critical factor when dealing with moisture and mold concerns. If our San Diego County customers need us today, we’ll be there! Their health is our number one concern.”

Visit http://servproofpointloma.blogspot.com/ for helpful tips and more information on dealing with mold. Or call 619-275-2802 to speak with a mold specialist.

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SERVPRO® of Point Loma offers a full line of cleanup and restoration services to residential and commercial properties. Those services include water removal, water damage repair, fire and smoke cleanup, emergency services, mold remediation, and crime scene cleanup.

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*** Servpro of Point Loma is a Ready San Diego Business Alliance Member. Feel free to contact us anytime for safety tips! ***

Hidden Mold!

Does your building smell moldy... but you don't see any mold? You're not alone! Mold can hide in many different places, such as the back side of dry wall, wallpaper, paneling, the top side of ceiling tiles, the underside of carpets and pads, etc. It can even be hidden inside walls, around pipes (with leaking or condensing pipes), on the surface of walls behind furniture (where condensation forms), inside ductwork, and in roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation). With so many different places to search, where do you start investigating...?

The truth is... you probably shouldn't! Distrubing mold growth can potentially lead to some very serious health problems. Molds produce allergents (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores can cause varying responses ranging from allergic reactions to serious respiratory complications. Are you willing to take a chance?

Mold mitigation is usually best left to an experienced professional who has been trained to deal with mold and has the equipment to do it safely. Although it is impossible to get rid of all mold and mold spores indoors, trained professionals can help to control mold growth and can provide ideas on how to prevent it in the future.

If you need professional assistance, please call Servpro of Point Loma at 619-275-2802. We're here to provide recommendations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

*** Servpro of Point Loma is a Ready San Diego Business Alliance Member. Feel free to contact us anytime for safety tips! ***