Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Cleaning Up after a Hurricane


EE&G Construction is a general contracting firm that offers restoration and remediation work through its sister companies, EE&G Environmental Services and EE&G Restoration Services. One of the most common services EE&G Construction provides is cleanup after disasters such as hurricanes.

Hurricanes leave massive destruction, both to the natural landscape and to affected houses. In many cases, professionals need to examine a home to determine how to approach cleanup and recovery. 

Homeowners can do some things on their own to get started. First, they need safety gear, including a hard hat, goggles, respirator masks, gloves, protective eyewear, and waterproof and steel-toed boots. 

Homeowners can air out the house by opening windows and doors and placing fans to blow out moist air. Items such as mattresses, carpets, and most upholstered furniture will have to be thrown away. 

Some plastic toys and other plastic items can be kept as long as they are thoroughly disinfected, but plush toys such as stuffed animals should be discarded. Bigger issues, such as mold, will likely require professional help.

EE&G Construction has specialized tools and the knowledge to determine which parts of the home are salvageable and which will have to be replaced.

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