WATER
FIRE
MOLD
BIO-HAZARD
HOARDING
100
This is the most common water leak in a house.
What Are Toilet Leaks.
*Your toilets are the most frequently used appliances. Over time, all of that usage can lead to wear and tear and cause water leaks.
100
The three types of fire damage are
What is damage caused by flames, damage caused by smoke, and damage caused by substance and the act of extinguishing the fire.
100
Five of the most common symptoms of toxic mold exposure are
What is:
Brain Fog/Memory Loss
Headaches and Migraines
Joint numbness or pain
Persistent cough
Ear infections
100
Reason why Biohazard remediation is so important
What is without proper cleanup of these substances, the possible spread of diseases, such as HIV, AIDS, hepatitis B and C, is much higher.
100
This is the worst level of hoarding
What is Level 5 which includes fire hazards, no electricity, running water, and accumulation of pet and human waste.
200
How clogged gutters can cause water damage INSIDE of a home.
What is gutter clogs and overflow can cause detrimental leaks in your roof, ceiling AND basement/crawlspace!
200
Why you should clean your fireplaces before using them.
What is an explosion
200
Best way to know if your symptoms are from mold
What is an air quality and swab test to be evaluated at a 3rd party lab.
200
Biohazards are...
What is: Biohazards can be blood and other bodily fluids, sewage, or other items, such as needles, that have been contaminated by bodily fluids.
200
This is what a hoarder is usually most afraid of
What is being judged by the community, family and peers.
300
This is the average cost of a water damage loss in middle Tennessee.
What is $6,000.
Water damage costs homeowners across the nation up to $20 BILLION each year!
300
It takes this long for a house fire to reach temperatures of over 1100 degrees Fahrenheit
3.5 minutes
300
This happens when water damage does not get dried out properly by a restoration professional
What is HIDDEN MOLD
300
This is what I mean when you hear me talk about "decomp" and why proper remediation is important
What is: No matter if death is by murder, suicide, or from natural causes, decomposition begins soon after death. A decomposing body can be considered a potential biohazard because the fluids released after death can sometimes carry bloodborne pathogens.
300
These are the type of people who become hoarders
What is: It could happen to ANYONE and does more than anyone realizes. Mostly caused by trauma related incidents throughout their lives.
400
The IICRC S500 defines category 2 water damage as water that is...
What is "Grey Water". Water that contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans.
Examples:
Dishwasher/washing machine discharge or overflow
Toilet bowl overflow (with #1 or #2 in it)
Broken aquariums
Punctured waterbeds
Hydrostatic pressure seepage in basements or slabs.
400
These are two OTHER issues that arise from a house fire and should be restored professionally.
Odor and Mold.
400
One main cause for cupping damage in hardwood flooring
What is a wet or moist crawl space and condensation on ductwork.
400
In the state of TN, this is NOT considered a Biohazard.
What is animal or human waste
400
Recovery from hoarding disorder is this
What is: Rare. The prognosis for hoarding disorder is often poor
500
These are the first 3 things you should do when you have a leak or a flood in your home.
1. Turn the water source off if possible and/or call a plumber to locate the source.
2. Call a restoration company.
3. Call your Insurance company.
500
These items are affected by fire even if the flames didn't touch them.
Carpets, mattresses, drywall, clothing, rugs, sofas. Anything that can absorb odor, will.
500
This happens if there are mold spores in your ductwork
Mold spores spread throughout the house because it is now in the HVAC system
500
This covers the cost of biohazard remediation in most cases
What is most major homeowners insurance policies
500
Something most people don't know about hoarders is
What is: People who suffer from hoarding disorder are usually individuals with an extremely high intelligence.