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Westchester County, NY – Fairfield County, CT – July 20, 2010 – Ed Nardella, owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, announced today that his company and staff members recently attended the Paul Davis Restoration annual national convention in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. where the office was honored along with top recognition for staff performance. The office received an overall award for customer experience based on a high Net Promoter Score (NPS) for exceptional service and satisfaction.

Additionally, Joseph Colella, a reconstruction associate serving in the Westchester County, NY office won top honors as a leading producer in the Paul Davis network of franchise offices. Josh Michels, reconstruction associate, and Chris Correa, mitigation manager, both serve in the Fairfield County, CT office and won top honors as leading producers in the Paul Davis network.

The group accepted the awards in front of more than 400 attendees at the annual banquet event in late June which included Paul Davis franchise owners, their staff, and corporate leaders. 

“We thank our staff for the inspiration to succeed at these high levels. All of us work hard to provide exceptional customer service and we give unwavering support to our community,” Nardella said. “We admire our staff for their dedication to Paul Davis Restoration and tremendous pride in their work,” he said. “We established our company to maintain and provide a high quality of service and expertise to customers and the insurance industry, with a strong focus on giving back to the community where we live and work.” 

Nardella has owned and operated the Paul Davis offices in Fairfield and Westchester Counties since 1996. He was recently named to lead the franchise company’s National Executive Committee. Nardella’s company specializes in providing comprehensive emergency mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction and repair services for residential and commercial insurance claims. For more information, email fcct@pdr-usa.net , call 914-764-0307 or 203-922-3473. You can also visit the company’s website at www.pauldavisctny.com.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Baltimore, Md. – July 12, 2010 – Helane Goldstein , Stuart Leibowitz and Allen Owens, Paul Davis Restoration office owners in Baltimore, announced today that the restoration company is participating in the upcoming latest ABC television network Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in northeast Baltimore. The office is providing building construction, labor, and equipment for local homebuilder Excel Homes during the production taping that runs through the week of July 16. According to Goldstein, her company is joining the crew from Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Excel Homes, and its building partners to complete, in one week, a project that would ordinarily take at least four months.
 
“Paul Davis Restoration will begin work on an 11,000 square foot building which is the largest ever for Extreme Makeover. The project will benefit “Boys Hope Girls Hope”, a privately funded, non-profit multi-denominational organization that provides at-risk children with a stable home, positive parenting, high quality education and the support needed to reach their full potential,” said Goldstein.
 
“This is a home makeover project that has been highly publicized because of the uniqueness of the recipients who will benefit from the contributions of hundreds of local volunteers and tradesmen,” said Goldstein. “The local non-profit organization was selected from thousands of applicants because of a need for an on-site residence for girls,” said Goldstein. “The organization already has a boy’s residence. So, the girls have to live off site. Now, all of the teens will be able to benefit from on-site living accommodations,” she said. “We are honored to participate as one of the construction teams during this exciting opportunity.”

The Paul Davis office is providing construction and trim carpentry expertise along with much needed equipment. The project will continue during the week of July 16, with a formal presentation to the non-profit organization at the end of the week. Check local TV listings for the episode airdate. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition airs on Sundays 8/7c on ABC.

Goldstein, Leibowitz, Owens and their staff of technicians have received certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Applied Structural Drying (ASD) in water, fire, and smoke damage restoration. Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Baltimore is located at 3701 Commerce Drive, Suite 106 in Baltimore. For more information, call 410.878.2266. Visit the company’s website at www.pdrgb.com.
     
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.
                                       
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Traverse City, MI – June 30, 2010 – Scott Thomas, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Northwest Michigan and Paul Davis Restoration of Central Michigan president, has announced that his office will serve as event sponsor for the Central Michigan University Thomas “Bud” Moore Scholarship Open Golf Outing on Monday, July 19. Activities begin with registration at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. An evening reception will start at 5:30 p.m. with an awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at Traverse City Golf and Country Club, 1725 S. Union Street. Cost per person is $125 which includes a $25 tax-deductible contribution.

Event details include 18 holes of golf with a shared cart, an open driving range, registration gift, reception and awards dinner along with gifts and raffle prizes. Sponsorships opportunities are available. For registration and sponsorship information, contact Kristen Benages, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling Marketing Representative at 231.933.9077 or email kbenages@pdr-usa.net. Or, contact the Central Michigan University Office of Alumni Relations at 989.774.7159.

According to Thomas, who is also an alum of Central Michigan University, the golf outing has been held since 1987 with scholarship funds generated for deserving students to fulfill their academic program requirements. “The Central Michigan University Grand Traverse Alumni Scholarship was initiated 23 years ago and has built an endowment of over $160,000. The scholarship has provided opportunities for more than 55 local students,” said Thomas. “I am a proud member of the Central Michigan University alumni and welcome the community to join us for a fun day of golf, while helping students to fulfill their academic dreams,” he said.

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling specializes in fire and water damage repairs, water extraction and drying, smoke and odor removal, construction and remodeling, mold remediation, and 24 hour emergency services and reconstruction services. The Northwest MI office is located at 836 Robinwood Court, Traverse City, MI; email nwmi@pdr-usa.net. The Central MI office is located at 2677 N. Eastman Rd., Midland, MI; email cnmi@pdr-usa.net. Visit the website at www.pdrnorthwestmi.com.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Cashiers/Highlands, NC – June 29, 2010 – Tim Hughey and Dan Driscoll, owners of Paul Davis Emergency Services in Cashiers and Highlands, NC, are pleased to announce the grand opening of their new franchise serving customers in the local communities. Tim Hughey will be serving as general manager of the operation along with Brian Sharp, operations manager and emergency responder, and Kathryn Harris as marketing representative. Driscoll also owns Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Greenville and Spartanburg, SC.

Paul Davis Emergency Services specializes in rapid emergency mitigation services including board-ups, water and fire response, and mold removal.  Services are available 24 hours a day with an emergency on-site arrival time within two hours in Macon, Jackson, Swain and Transylvania counties.

“Paul Davis Emergency Services is committed to being part of the community and will provide a needed service in western North Carolina,”  said Hughey. “We are confident that our business will set the standard in the emergency response to residential and commercial property catastrophes that are caused by water, mold, storms, and other forms of property damage,” said Driscoll.

For more information about Paul Davis Emergency Services, contact Tim Hughey at 828.200.9772 or 877.380.7337or email thughey@pdes-usa.net. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com/CashiersNC.

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Paul Davis Emergency Services shares the heritage of Paul Davis Restoration, the leading emergency service and property damage reconstruction provider in North America since 1966. Paul Davis is a leader and innovator in the industry, building a reputation for quality work, professionalism, and commitment to providing the best customer service in the industry.

Paul Davis Emergency Services franchisees are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, caring, and customer service.  Company owners are provided with continual industry specific training and educational opportunities in mitigation technologies and methodologies throughout the year.  For more information about Paul Davis Emergency Services, call 904.737.2779 or visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Jacksonville, FL – June 29, 2010 – Insurance Women of Jacksonville, FL an affiliate with the National Association of Insurance Women (NAIW) has named Marguerite Mumford as 2010 Executive of the Year. Mumford received the award on May 18 during the insurance organization’s annual luncheon and awards presentation. Mumford is the owner of Paul Davis Restoration offices in Jacksonville and Gainesville, FL. She and her husband have owned and operated the franchise offices since 1999. Her company provides mitigation, restoration, and reconstruction services with some of most sophisticated restoration and contents cleaning equipment available in the industry.

As an affiliate of NAIW, the Insurance Women of Jacksonville serves its members by providing professional education, an environment in which to build business alliances and the opportunity to make connections with people of differing career paths and levels of experience within the insurance industry.

The organization’s Executive of the Year award is presented to an outstanding woman in the community each year. This year, Mumford received the award for her work with the insurance industry on claims in residential and commercial restoration, repairs and reconstruction and for her professionalism while working in an allied field.

In addition to her company and work responsibilities, Mumford received the award for her numerous community service initiatives including pro bono and paid sponsorships for St. Gerard Campus in St. Augustine, FL and The Bolles School in Jacksonville. Her dedication to help those in need includes the recent donation of labor, materials and supplies to rebuild a home for a retired school teacher. Mumford is also dedicated to restoring homes and properties in Jacksonville’s historic Springfield community. She and her husband are involved with their grade school and college age children’s activities in education and sports. Mumford’s activities include her parents who are active and living in Ponte Vedra Beach.

According to Sandy Lopez, Paul Davis Restoration’s Marketing Representative, she entered the nomination because of Mumford’s company credo to provide consistent, high quality service for Paul Davis customers in the insurance community and property owners. “Marguerite has positioned her business as the ‘go to’ company for quick response time and quality service,” said Lopez. “Marguerite places great importance in staff development with technicians who are certified from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification in water, fire, and smoke damage restoration,” she said. “We are all very proud of Marguerite’s accomplishments in her professional life as well as her service to friends, family and those in need.”

Paul Davis Restoration of North and North Central Florida serves customers in Alachua, Baker Bradford, Clay, Dixie, Duval, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Nassau and Union counties. The Jacksonville office is located at 5795 Mining Terrace. The Gainesville office is located at 3499 NW 97th Blvd, Ste. #10. For more information, call 904.739.6047.

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As a national full-service restoration expert, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise locations throughout North America. For more information about Paul Davis Restoration, call 904.737.2779, ext. 212 or visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Indian Orchard, Ma – June 19, 2010 – Donna Robbins, Paul Davis Restoration of Western Massachusetts owner, is sponsoring three local firefighters from Springfield, MA during the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge® events held nationwide until November. On Saturday and Sunday, June 12 and 13, the team’s captain and local firefighter John DeForest competed and ranked in his divisions at the Tucson  Firefighter Combat Challenge which was held at Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita, Arizona.

According to John DeForest, who is a member of the Springfield Fire Department’s Dispatch Division from Roosevelt Avenue, he ranked 17th out of 70 competitors in the Individual Competitor category and received a 2nd place and silver medal award in the Co-ed Competition. DeForest also received the longest traveled competitor award plaque for coming from Springfield to Tucson. “With the silver medal award, I have re-qualified for the finals at World Firefighter Combat Challenge to be held in November in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina,” said DeForest. “As a team, we are proud of our latest rankings and will be honored as the only team from our area going to the finals which will be held at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach from November 8 to the 13,” he said.
 
Robbins sponsors the Springfield firefighter team which includes DeForest; L.T. Jamie Erickson with Engine 1 from the headquarters station at Worthington Street, and Chris DiPietro, with the Rescue Squad, Station 8 at Mason Square on Eastern Avenue. The local team is scheduled to compete again on September 18 in Elkton, Maryland.

The firefighters compete in front of thousands of competitors and spectators during the event season which runs from April through November with top competitors at the final XIX World Challenge Event in Myrtle Beach. For more information, contact Robbins at 413.543.5001 or email drobbins@pdr-usa.net. For more information about the Firefighter Combat Challenge, visit the website at www.firefighterchallenge.com.

According to Robbins, the team will be funded for registration fees and logistics. “We are very proud of our team’s progress and applaud all competitors who enter these events. Firefighters are outstanding citizens and we look forward to supporting them in this exciting competition,” she said.  

Paul Davis Restoration of Western Massachusetts is an integral and supportive member of the local community through a variety of community service and local business and civic initiatives. The company has been providing restoration services to customers in Hampden and Hampshire counties since 1991. The company has earned a reputation for leadership and integrity, while winning awards for exceptional and quality customer service and community support. The local office is located at 141 Main Street in Indian Orchard, MA.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a national franchisor and leading provider of water, fire, and mold cleanup and restoration services for residential and commercial properties since 1966.  Paul Davis Restoration has franchise locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Since 1991, Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge®- seen on ESPN for a dozen years is now on Versus network. The Challenge annually attracts U.S. and Canadian municipal fire departments at more than 25 locations and is now expanding to countries around the world, including New Zealand, Germany, Argentina, Chile, and South Africa. The Challenge encouraged firefighter fitness and demonstrated the profession’s rigors to the public. Wearing “full bunker gear” and the SCOTT Air-Pak breathing apparatus, pairs of competitors race head-to-head as they simulate the physical demands of real-life firefighting by performing a linked series of five tasks including climbing the 5-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging hoses and rescuing a life-sized, 175 lb. “victim” as they race against themselves, their opponent and the clock.

Grand Island, NE – June 16, 2010 – Paul Davis Restoration of Central Nebraska will be providing staff volunteers and marketing support to help install smoke detectors in approximately 930 mobile homes in Grand Island this summer. The restoration company is working with local firefighter Jared Stockwell and the Grand Island Fire Department to fulfill a grant to put smoke detectors in the homes with the installation of 10-year lithium powered photo/ionization smoke detectors in each sleeping room and hallway or area outside of the sleeping rooms. Paul Davis along with other local volunteers will also provide education of fire safety and smoke detectors to increase the fire safety knowledge of the residents.

According to Nick Suminski, Paul Davis Restoration office owner, one year after the detectors have been installed, there will be a compliance check to make sure the detectors are still in working order. “The idea for this project came from a double fatality mobile home fire last year. Due to the number of homes in need, the project will require about 300 volunteers,” said Stockwell. For more information and to help, contact Christa Bootsma at Paul Davis Restoration, 308.398.0370 or email cbootsma@pdr-usa.net.

Paul Davis Restoration of Grand Island has been providing restoration services to central Nebraska since 2002. The company is located at 515 South Webb Road, Ste. D and has earned a reputation for leadership and integrity, while winning awards for ethical conduct and excellence in craftsmanship and exceptional customer service.                  
 
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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Worcester, Ma. – June 14, 2010 – Bob Stone, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling of Central Massachusetts office owner, along with his staff will continue to sponsor a variety of local fundraisers that benefit the Worcester Fire Department and the department’s many charitable giving initiatives.

Recently, Paul Davis office employees donated $500 to Lt. John Franco and his fellow firefighters to participate in the 2010 Run to Home Base 9K event in Boston. The run was held on May 23 to benefit The Home Base Program which is a philanthropic partnership between the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital. The program is dedicated to improving the lives of New England servicemen and women returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with combat stress disorders and/or traumatic brain injury through clinical care, innovative research, education, family support and community outreach.

Lt. Franco and the firefighters raised more than $3,600 for the cause. Overall, the run event raised $2.4 million for the nonprofits that help families and veterans who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with brain injuries and combat stress. More than 2,000 runners participated in the Run and volunteers assembled more than 1,500 care packages that will be sent to servicemen and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

According to Stone, his company has donated more than $10,000 in ten years to the Worcester Fire Department and the Worcester Fire Fighters Memorial 6K Run since the devastating warehouse fire that took the lives of six local firemen in December 1999. Stone works closely with Lt. Franco to sponsor the local run events which will continue to be held every other year. The next run will be held in 2011.

“Paul Davis gives money, restoration services and volunteer time to charities that help those in need. We recently provided clothing, diapers and baby formula along with Wal-Mart and McDonald’s gift cards to a local family of eight,” said Stone. “The parents and their six children became some the latest victims of the recession when their house was foreclosed on and they were forced to live in a hotel room,” he said. “We enjoy bringing happiness to residents in our community.”

During Halloween and Christmas, the restoration company invites families to their office in Worcester for free holiday activities, toys, and food and beverage, just to name a few. Stone and his staff also collect donations for local war veterans and their families at the office location, 1023 Southbridge Street in Worcester.

For more information, contact Mary Ellen Wessell at 508-791-6700 or email mwessell@pdr-usa.net.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Gaithersburg, Md.  – June 14, 2010 – Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling with offices in Gaithersburg and Frederick, Maryland, recently launched a scholarship award essay competition to support local fire and rescue professionals and their families. The semi-annual scholarship awards of $2,500 are for any child or dependant of a firefighter or emergency medical personnel.

According to Tom Plant, Paul Davis Restoration office owner, the company is encouraging local young people who are related to local first responders to pursue post-secondary education at an accredited community college, college, university or technical college. “One applicant will be selected twice a year with applications due in May and October. Awards will be presented in June and November,” he said.

“Our first scholarship recipient is Nicole Lynn Stottlemyer. She is the daughter of Walter Stottlemyer, a fire department Captain at Station #8, 801 Russell Ave. in Gaithersburg,” said Plant. “Nicole is a resident of Poolesville, Maryland and a college sophomore at Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland where she’ll use the scholarship money for tuition. Her essay was about being the daughter and granddaughter of Maryland firefighters and how she grew up around her father’s work and helping those in need along with learning compassion and teamwork,” said Plant. “Nicole will accept the scholarship award on Tuesday, June 22 at Station #8 where she’ll read the essay for the first time to her father and to those attending the award event.”

Applicants were required to submit a 500 word essay on what it means to have a parent or guardian in the fire or rescue field. Submissions were due on May 14 for awards to be presented in June. The next scholarship award essays are due on Friday, October 15 for an award to be presented on Wednesday, November 24. Submission forms may be obtained from Paul Davis Restoration at 7410 Lindbergh Drive, Gaithersburg, MD  20879. Or, contact Tom Plant at 301.948.8008 or email tplant@pdr-usa.net.

Applicants must represent currently enrolled high school or current college undergrad students with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of a 2.5.  A parent or legal guardian must be a current volunteer or a career fire and rescue responder in Montgomery, Frederick, Washington and Prince Georges counties in Maryland and Washington, DC.

The scholarship program demonstrates Paul Davis Restoration’s continuing support for local fire and rescue professionals and their families. “We salute those who stabilize a wide variety of catastrophic and dangerous situations and who are equipped to deal with local property owners during some very difficult times,” said Plant. “We are proud to sponsor this opportunity for young people in our community.”

Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling has been providing fire, smoke and water loss mitigation and emergency restoration services in the local area for more than 21 years. For more information, call 301.948.8008. Visit the website at www.pdrmontgomery.com.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.

Manassas, VA – June is National Hurricane Preparedness Month. As a public service, Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. a national franchise company and leading provider of fire and water damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, provides consumers with the following hurricane preparedness information.  This information is to remind property owners of the importance of preparing for the potential damage from the high winds, heavy rains, storm surge and tornados that accompany hurricanes.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30 and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), damage from hurricanes average more than $5 billion annually.

According to Paul Golkin, Paul Davis Restoration and Remodeling office owner, there are many useful steps to follow which can promote personal and household safety during hurricane season.

Golkin recommends the following tips for hurricane preparedness:

Pre-hurricane season preparation:
• Enter the season prepared; put together a plan for your family and go  over it with them.
• Know your evacuation routes.
• Make sure your home meets building codes for withstanding hurricanes.
• Put together a Basic Emergency Kit to include proper tools, supplies  and a first aid kit.
• Have plenty of batteries and flashlights and at least a 3-day supply  of water and non-perishable foods on hand.

When a hurricane watch or warning is issued:
• Leave low lying areas.
• Protect windows with plywood boards or storm shutters.
• Secure outside objects.
• Make sure you have plenty of food and water for several days and for  each family member.
• Evacuate if instructed to leave the area.

What to do before the storm:
• Be ready to put your plan and preparation to action.
• Pay attention to local weather reports on radio, TV or the Internet.
• Have the house boarded up or have storm shutters in place.
• Make sure all your tools, supplies, first aid, food, fuel and personal  items are ready for use.
• Have a secure room available.

What to do during the storm:
• Stay in a secure room and away from windows.
• Don’t use the telephone or candles.
• Monitor weather and civic service bulletins on either regular or NOAA  weather radio.
• Have supplies on hand.
• Remain indoors when the eye of the hurricane moves over your area, the  storm will resume shortly.

Safety tips after the storm:
• Make sure everyone is safe and accounted for.
• Monitor the radio for information from emergency management officials  in your area.
• Before venturing outside, ensure the storm has completely passed.
• Report downed power lines and stay away from them.
• Use stored water and food.
• Be patient until your environment is safe and back to normal.

After the hurricane, Golkin suggests that if storm-related damage occurs to the home, there are many variables to consider about cleanup and repairs. Golkin suggests that property owners consult with professionals who have specific training and experience in this area.

“It is important for property owners to begin the process of cleaning up and repairing any damage immediately,” said Golkin. “You do not have to wait for an insurance claims representative to arrive on the scene to evaluate the loss. Waiting increases the likelihood of secondary damage that might not be covered by insurance,” he said. 

Before taking any action, Golkin recommends that personal safety should be the first and foremost consideration. “As a result of hurricanes and other storms, electrical shock is always a danger. Turning off the electricity to damaged areas is advisable if this can be done safely. Also, turn off the water supply if leaking or broken pipes are discovered,” said Golkin.
 
Golkin along with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) recommends contacting a professional water restoration or general contractor who has specialized water-detection and structural clean-up equipment to assist in the highly specialized work. The contractor can help to identify the source of water and extent of wetting along with specific structural damage and act accordingly. A certified professional can be located by calling the non-profit IICRC toll free at 1.800.835.4624 or by contacting Paul Davis Restoration which employs only certified technicians with IICRC at 1.888.473.7669.

For more information contact NOAA at noaa.gov or The American Red Cross at redcross.org.

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Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration and reconstruction services for residential and commercial properties. They also provide remodeling services for kitchen and bath remodeling and room additions. Paul Davis Restoration office owners nationwide are properly licensed individuals with certifications from leading industry organizations like The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Founded in 1966, Paul Davis Restoration has franchise office locations throughout North America. Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.