ROCKVILLE, MD — (Marketwired) — 11/21/13 — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has these tips for individuals impacted by the storms that recently swept through the Midwest and now cleaning up in the aftermath:Notify your insurance company of the loss.Keep a notebook to track dates and times of conversations with individuals pertaining to your claim.Secure buildings to prevent vandalism or further damage from weather. Most insurance policies require homeowners to take reasonable actio
ROCKVILLE, MD — (Marketwired) — 09/18/13 — Many Colorado residents face the daunting task of cleaning out their homes and businesses and assessing the damage from recent flooding. The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) offers these practical steps to keep residents safe as they begin the clean-up process:Use a notebook to compile a list of dates, times and people you speak with concerning your claim.Get a copy of your insurance policy. This will determine your limits, as well as your rig
ROCKVILLE, MD — (Marketwire) — 02/18/13 — A number of RIA members have partnered with All Hands Volunteers to create The Sandy Solution, a cleaning solution designed to remediate houses with mold growth as a result of flood damage from Hurricane Sandy. The work can be done by volunteers in conjunction with the property owner.Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP, CEO Wonder Makers Environmental, Inc. and a leader on the project stated, "The most important part was the generosity of RIA members and
