ACCORD Restoration
7123 Windsor Mill Rd., Suite 100
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: 1-888-277-0651
Fax: 410-277-0632
ACCORDrestoration.com

BALTIMORE, MD. September 30, 2008 – The most effective way to restore your property after a fire, flood, storm or other disastrous event is to take action quickly.  The Emergency Restoration checklist from restoration expert Frank Nemshick, president of ACCORD Restoration (ACCORDrestoration.com), outlines what steps property owners can take to do just that.

To minimize damage to a property following any disaster event, Nemshick said that there are simple steps a property owner can take.

• Contact your insurance agent: “First, immediately alert your insurance company. Insurance agents are partners during this stressful time and can guide property owners through the claims and clean-up process,” he said.  

• Snap a picture: Taking photos of the damage to the property, inside and out, prior to it being cleaned-up, boarded-up or demolished could be essential for insurance documentation purposes. But before entering the building, make sure the structure is sound.  

• Turn it off: Nemshick advised that, if safe, utilities should be shut down. Turning off the electric and water supplies as well as closing the main gas valve could avoid further damage to the property.  

• Move valuables to safety: Property owners should relocate all valuables to a safe and dry place. If there is standing water, removing it is imperative, as it will begin to produce potentially dangerous mold within 48 hours.  

• Cover it up: If conditions allow, broken windows and doors as well as damaged walls and roof areas should be covered with plywood or plastic sheeting.  

• Take a good look: A thorough inspection of the property with observations and comments recorded can speed up the restoration process when professionals arrive. Areas to pay particular attention to are: the roof and exterior for damaged or missing shingles, gutters or siding; areas where water may have infiltrated the house; insulation to confirm it is dry and undamaged; and foundation walls to make sure they are intact.  

By taking these steps, a qualified clean-up/restoration professional can more quickly repair damage to a property.

About ACCORD Restoration

ACCORD Restoration (ACCORDrestoration.com) specializes in clean-up, repair, restoration and rebuilding after fires, floods, storms or other disaster related property damage. Their extensive list of services includes: 24-hour emergency response, clean-up, board-up, assessments, water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage restoration, mold prevention and remediation, storm and wind damage restoration and rebuilding. Contact by phone at: 1-888-277-0651, by e-mail at: info@accordrestoration.com or learn more at ACCORDrestoration.com.  MHIC #51366.

Press Contacts:

Frank Nemshick, President
ACCORD Restoration
1-888-277-0651
info@accordrestoration.com

Kris McCurry, Executive Vice President
Brave New Markets
410-902-0801 ext. 307
kmccurry@bravenewmarkets.com

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