Following the severe and scary flooding caused by the overflow of Kaupakalua Dam, it's important to know what to do in the event of a flood before professional help can access your location. Floods are often unpracticable and unlike a hurricane, leave little to no time to prepare. This vid...
Read MoreThe best thing you can do immediately following a flood or discovering water damage is to call a professional and certified water damage restoration company in order to minimize damages and begin the structural drying process. However, following a large weather event where there is large sprea...
Read MoreWater damage is one of the most common causes of homeowner’s insurance claims yet it's also something we tend not to know a lot about unless we've personally experienced a water loss event ourselves. With over 18 years of providing emergency water damage response, Premier Restoration Hawaii ha...
Read MoreThe Hawaiian islands are rich with culture and beauty, and the year-round tropical climate only adds to the natural wonders of the area. While there are ample reasons that Hawaii is an ideal place to call home, the potential for flooding is a real risk for property owners and residents throughout th...
Read MoreManaging a multi-unit water loss event is no easy task often paralleled in difficulty by trade negotiations between countries, finding a parking spot downtown when there’s an event at the Blaisdell, or trying to get your two year old to accept the fact that it is bedtime. Even for those of us who op...
Read MoreWhile It's easy to forget about potential flooding in the midst of enjoying another beautiful summer, it's incredibly important to stay prepared and ready at all times. Floods are unpredictable and, unlike a predicted hurricane, leave little time to prepare. Following a hurric...
Read MoreIt's now over a week since the flooding that heavily affected East Oahu and turned Kalanianaole Highway into a river of mud. Many homeowners who were affected by the flooding of water and mud are still just beginning to deal with the extensive clean up that destroyed so much in its path. ...
Read MoreFlooding is the #1 Natural Disaster, yet only a small number of homeowners are covered by flood insurance. Unless your home is located in a zoned floodplain, you aren’t required to purchase flood insurance with your homeowners insurance policy which results in only about 18% of homeowners carrying f...
Read MoreTo an untrained eye, this room looks dry. To IICRC- Certified Water Damage Technician and Mitigation Manager, Josh Tappero, it is anything but. More than just removing visible standing water caused by a flood, our IICRC-Certified Water Damage experts are equipped with the right tools and know...
Read MoreIf you have experienced a flood and your carpet was damaged, can it be saved? Well, that depends. Because carpets tend to be highly permeable allowing for a high degree of evaporation, carpets are most often salvageable if the water source of the cause of the flood is a clean water source. H...
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