Managing Mold Issues Following Hurricanes

There is no denying the initial impact of a hurricane can be devastating, leaving communities to piece together their lives, homes, and communities. Fallen trees, scattered debris, and structural damage are to be expected. However, we often do not consider the implications of post-hurricane water damage and consequential mold growth.?

Hurricanes can bring flooding and leave standing water. This moisture can cause? mold to grow in as little as 24 to 48 hours. Because mold is microscopic and releases spores into the air, it can become a major issue when inhaled. While molds are essential to the environment, some can cause major destruction and grow rapidly on organic surfaces and can be hazardous to humans who are exposed to them.

Thankfully Abatement Technologies offers several solutions to help make mold remediation a more efficient and effective process.?

Temporary Wall Systems

Temporary containment wall systems, like our SHIELD WALL? solution, are designed to contain airborne contaminants during construction and renovation projects. Their modular design allows contractors to expand and adjust the walls to incorporate additional areas as the job progresses. The walls can be easily decontaminated and stored once taken down, ready for reuse with a variety of projects down the road.

Portable Air Scrubbers ?

Portable Air Scrubbers are essential for negative pressure–a strategy for controlling? the amount of air in a room to ensure contaminants can’t escape to adjacent areas. Working in tandem with temporary wall systems, air scrubbers create a filter which removes contaminated air within the sealed containment area. Contaminated air passes through multiple stages of filtration to trap particles such as mold spores. Utilizing High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters allows remediation specialists to? capture 99.97% of particulates measuring 0.3 microns in size, contributing to cleaner air.??

Partnering in Mold Remediation

Mold can grow quickly after extended periods of increased moisture and make cleaning up after a hurricane more challenging. Choosing the right partner to help with mold remediation can make the process easier. The Abatement Technologies team of Aire Guardians specialize in getting the right products to remediation contractors quickly, helping to make cleaning up after a natural disaster more efficient. Our cost-effective solutions, expansive inventory, and speedy shipping make Abatement Technologies the ideal partner to help contractors with post-hurricane cleanup.