Disaster Restoration Information
 Homes and buildings with water damage from hurricanes and floods should be dried within 48 hours to prevent mold contamination. It is a proven fact water related disasters exponentially increase damage on affected materials in the first hours proceeding the event. However, in disaster situations such rapid restoration is often difficult or impossible. This disaster restoration information provided by IAQA is intended to provide assistance to people living in areas affected by recent hurricanes, flooding and resulting mold.
After a flooding disaster, consumers need to be wary of fly-by-night operators seeking to take advantage of water damage victims. IAQA recommends that consumers use the following minimum guidelines to qualify any contractors they hire:
- Obtain references from you insurance company, friends, neighbors.
- Know your contractor (check references).
- Check with the Better Business Bureau.
- Make sure the contractor is licensed, bonded and insured.
- Hire contractors certified by reputable trade organizations such as IAQA, IICRC, Restoration Industry Association (RIA)
- Certified contractors should follow a code of ethics
- Contractors must work according to established industry standards and guidelines, including but not limited to:
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