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  • Possible Complications of Flooding

    Possible Complications of Flooding

    Flooding in and around your home can cause more damage than you might think. It is often more than simply removing a little water. At Tri Span, we help alleviate complications from flooding by removing water quickly and thoroughly.

    Mold Infestation

    Mold is one of the quickest problems that will arise from any type of flooding event in your Los Angeles or Riverside County home. Pulling the visible water out of the home is only a start of the cleanup process. Water can find ways to get under and behind flooring and wallboards to continue wreaking havoc in your home. All surfaces have to be inspected, cleaned, and completely dried to avoid a mold problem that will require extensive renovations.

    Structural Damage

    Most homes in the San Bernardino and Orange County areas are supported using a series of wooden framing boards and beams. Although these are normally rigid and durable, soaking with water can cause swelling and warping. It is an unexpected and unwanted complication that can happen after flooding. All wood will have to be replaced to bring it back to normal.

    Foundation Damage

    Intense natural flooding can shift your home on the foundation, or cause one end to become lower than the other. It is immediately noticeable through difficulties in opening and closing doors or windows. Cracks in the exterior and interior walls will also begin to appear.

    Appliance Destruction

    A mere few inches of water can spell the end of the road for your appliances, especially those that are electrically operated. Refrigerators, heaters, and outside HVAC units can all sustain irreparable damages from water. You should check with your insurance company and see if the flood coverage will offer any replacement options.

    Electrical Damage

    Having electrical lines and components sitting in standing water for any length of time can prove devastating. You may not find out until everything is completely dry that extensive electrical problems are a direct result of flooding in Your Los Angeles or Riverside County home.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us at Tri Span as soon as possible after experiencing a flooding event. We will get to work right away to dry out and remediate your Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, or San Bernardino County home.[/su_note]

  • Why You Need Bio-Hazard Clean-Up for Sewage Back-Up

    Why You Need Bio-Hazard Clean-Up for Sewage Back-Up

    Environmental cleaning services are never more needed than at a time that raw sewage spills into your Orange County home. The smell can seem overwhelming, and the possibility of germ exposure makes cleanup a priority. At Tri SPan, we are ready to tackle this type of emergency at any time.

    No One Wants to Deal With Raw Sewage

    The mere thought of having to trudge through human waste to clean a sewage back-up is disgusting for most people. Unexpected sewage problems in your Orange County home can make you want to flee to the next county. Specialized equipment, protective gear, and hazmat suits are necessary when cleaning up large amounts of human waste.

    Germ Exposure

    It is not impossible for most people to understand that human waste is covered with germs. What many people do not realize is that some of these germs are quite deadly. You need to make sure that all of the biohazardous waste is removed from the surfaces of your home. It may require changing some sheetrock and other materials that have soaked up the waste.

    Removing the Smell

    The smell of a sewage back-up can permeate the entire home. It is most likely6 detected outside of the immediate Orange County residence. Our specialized environmental hazard cleaning team will make sure all of the waste is removed and that there are no lingering odors.

    Quick Relief

    Attempting to clean up a backup of sewage in your Orange County home can take forever. If you have not dealt with a situation this serious, the learning curve can be steep. Hiring our environmental cleanup crew will ensure the sewage gets taken care of right away.

    Get Your Home Sanitary Again

    Not only will our experts completely remove the physical waste from the home, but they will ensure that all surfaces you touch are clean and sanitized. Your Orange County home will be back to normal in no time. We can make your home look as if the incident never happened.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Contact us immediately if you experience an unexpected backup of raw sewage into your home. It is a mess that warrants the expense of having experts remove the problem. We handle sewage backup cleaning anywhere around the Orange County area.[/su_note]

  • Handling the Stress of a Hazardous Materials Spill

    Handling the Stress of a Hazardous Materials Spill

    Many industries need to keep hazardous chemicals on hand or generate hazardous waste as a byproduct. No one wants to think of what to do if a spill happens but it is necessary to visit this and mentally prepare for the chance of it happening in your Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, or San Bernardino County business.

    Do Not Freeze Up In Shock

    If a hazardous chemical spill happens in your business, two of the worst things you can do are panic or freeze. Neither will help you get anything done to help the situation. Take a moment to gather your thoughts, but then you need to make every move and action count.

    Call All Emergency Response Needed and the Hazardous Material Cleaning Company

    If there are injuries from exposure, or the spill is bad, call the necessary Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino County emergency management people to the scene. Contact your chosen Environmental Clean-up company and have them on site to help minimize the contamination and begin the process of cleaning up when safe to do so.

    Check for Injuries and Chemical Exposure of Employees IF It Is Safe

    Check on all of your employees if possible and find out if there are any chemical exposure injuries. Do NOT enter the area of the spill if it is releasing toxic fumes. You can end up a casualty yourself. In this case, wait for those with specialized equipment to help any stranded employees.

    Evacuate Employees and Block Access to the Area of the Spill

    Evacuate all employees from the building and block off access to all but emergency and clean-up personnel. Take a head count and know who is there and who is missing. Make sure they are not sitting at home enjoying a day off, and you are worried about nothing.

    Let the Professionals Do Their Job Upon Arrival

    You can begin to relax a little as the professionals begin to arrive to take the help in this situation. Stand back and let these individuals do their jobs. Have all of the information handy about the type of chemical, what happened, how many people were involved, and possible injuries. If none of your Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, or Riverside County employees were injured, it was a good day.

    [su_note note_color=”#f1f1f1″]Call us at Tri Span and find out about our environmental clean-up services that are available for any business in the Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino County areas.[/su_note]