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Follow on Google News | Property Damage Results from Heavy Rains across CaliforniaThe building science professionals at Clark Seif Clark (CSC) help property owners identify health and safety concerns following flood damage.
By: Clark Seif Clark (CSC) While many impacted residents want to quickly return their properties to pre-storm conditions, it’s important they consider potential hazardous materials that may now be present. Failure to properly cleanup and make repairs could expose workers and future building occupants to indoor environmental quality issues that could have long-term consequences. Any standing water and wet materials can quickly become a breeding ground for microorganisms, such as viruses, bacteria and mold. Elevated humidity levels due to the flooding can cause mold growth throughout a property and quickly result in a significant increase in dust mites. If floodwaters contained sewage then infectious disease and chemical contaminants are a significant concern. Older properties may also contain asbestos and lead-based paints that can become airborne during cleanup and repair activities. “Many flood-related contaminants can become airborne and inhaled, creating potential health concerns for anyone in the building,” said Franco Seif, President of Clark Seif Clark. “Each situation can have unique challenges, which will dictate how the property needs to be remediated. At Clark Seif Clark, our water damage and indoor air quality professionals are on standby to help California residents assess their property damage and identify potential hazards. This information is critical to allow homes and businesses to quickly and properly be brought back to pre-flood conditions without ongoing indoor environmental quality issues.” CSC recently sponsored an educational video about flood cleanup and indoor air quality concerns that can be seen at: http://youtu.be/ To learn more about this or other environmental, health and safety issues, please visit www.csceng.com, email csc@csceng.com or call (800) 807-1118. About Clark Seif Clark CSC was established in 1989 to help clients in both public and private sectors address IAQ and environmental health and safety (EH&S) issues. CSC is a leading provider of these services with multiple offices along the western seaboard and southwest. The company believes in science-based protocols and has a strong background in engineering, making them the preferred environmental consultants to industrial clients, healthcare facilities, architects, schools, builders, contractors, developers and real estate professionals. End
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