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Thunderstorms can unleash a flurry of dangerous activity, such as lightning strikes, flash floods, tornados, wind gusts, and hail. In 2020, 17 people were reported killed by lightning in the United States, and 53 sustained injuries. Flash flooding is the deadliest thunderstorm-associated hazard, with more than 140 victims annually. Thunderstorms can often be frightening, and […]
Read More“April showers” are sometimes much more than just a bit of rain. Spring weather can include a wide range of weather activity, such as severe storms with powerful winds that can cause serious damage. Or — heavy rainfall that leads to over-the-ground flooding, or even flooding from streams and rivers. Severe spring weather can thus […]
Read MoreIn February 2022, Purofirst of Metropolitan Washington responded to a flooding incident at a large condominium. We received an early morning phone call from the Executive Vice President (EVP) of a large property management company that one of his properties had suffered significant water damage. Here’s how we took steps to restore the water damage. […]
Read MoreWater bursting through frozen pipes is a common sight in homes during periods of very cold weather. You’d be surprised how many calls water damage restoration companies, such as Purofirst of Metropolitan Washington, get every winter to restore properties that are affected by frozen pipes. Check out how pipes freeze, how to prevent frozen pipes, and how […]
Read MoreFire damage to your property can be devastating. But most people aren’t aware that water damage often accompanies a fire, creating a double-whammy of sorts as to how to restore the property after the disaster is contained. Recently, a high-rise apartment building in Alexandria was flooded after a fire broke out on the 17th floor. […]
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