Fire Safety Plan
Fire Safety Matters: Protect Your Family and Home At Home Disaster Medics, we understand the critical importance of having a fire safety plan in place for your family and home. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that a home fire starts every 86 seconds, leading to tragic loss of life, injuries, and significant property […]
Smoke and Odor Removal
Smoke and odor removal is a crucial aspect of any fire restoration project. When a fire occurs, it burns a variety of materials, each of which produces different types of smoke and soot. Understanding the distinction between fire and combustion is key: smoke and soot are the byproducts of incomplete combustion, essentially the residue left […]
5 Most Common Causes of Fire Damage in Homes and Businesses in North Carolina
Did you know that in the United States, fire departments respond to a fire every 24 seconds? They handle a structure fire every 63 seconds, a house fire every 87 seconds, and outside property fires every 52 seconds. With more than one million fires occurring annually in the U.S., the consequences are significant: over 15,000 […]
Repair or Replace?
Smoke damage can occur in various situations, whether during a fire or in other scenarios. Kitchens are particularly vulnerable, often sustaining the most extensive damage regardless of where the fire originates. Smoke affects every part of the kitchen, including doors, floors, ceilings, countertops, cabinetry, drawers, utensils, appliances, and even dining furniture like tables and chairs. […]
The Importance of fixing leaking appliances
Most homeowners typically associate water damage with incidents like flooding during a storm or a burst pipe inside the house. Realtors in Wilmington North Carolina, have reported that after a major storm or a hurricane, leaking appliances is one of the most common causes of water damage within a home. However, it’s important to recognize […]
Preventing Home Fires
Home fires often catch us off guard, originating from everyday items and causing devastating property damage while posing serious injury and fatality risks. While acquiring the right insurance policy can mitigate financial losses, prevention remains paramount. Home fires typically stem from chemical reactions and flammable materials, but many are preventable through proper fire safety practices […]
Fire Damage Remediation
Introduction Experiencing a fire in your home or business is a traumatic event. The aftermath involves not only dealing with the physical damage but also navigating the complex process of restoration. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential steps in fire damage mitigation and remediation, highlighting how Home Disaster Medics, an expert restoration company […]