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Restoration Roundup: Latest Headlines Affecting OUR Industry | August 2019

Hurricane and wildfire season, mold outbreak, lead abatement, and more.

August 14, 2019

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Experts warn of busy hurricane and wildfire seasons.

Registration Open for RIA's Technical Fire Restoration Summit

August 6, 2019

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Changes in building construction, best practices, technology and insurance products add even further complexity.

EPA Now Allows Less Lead Paint Dust in Older Buildings

July 16, 2019

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New rule is first big step in EPA's plan to protect children from lead exposure.

Forecasters Predict Busy Wildfire Season for West Coast

June 19, 2019

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The terms "normal" or "above normal" refer to a formula that involves drought, precipitation and fuel conditions in each region, projected on a 10-year average.

Canada's Wildfire Season Off to Ferocious Start

June 17, 2019

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At one point, the Chuckegg Creek Fire was nearly the size of Rhode Island.

Operating rooms test positive for mold at Seattle Children's Hospital

May 29, 2019

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Several operating rooms have been shut down in a Washington children's hospital because of mold.

California Cities Devastated by Wildfires Grappling with Contaminated Water

April 29, 2019

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Soaring temperatures from the wildfires melted the PVC water pipes buried underground, causing the plastic to leech chemicals into the water and leaving the cities facing a complicated and expensive repair.

Preparing to Respond: Two Industry Experts Team Up for Odor Removal Session

April 24, 2019

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This session is all about walking through real-life case studies from three different types of CAT losses: floods, fires, and hurricanes.

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Creation of New Standard for Professional Remediaton of Illicit Drugs, Cannabis and Nicotine Residue

April 23, 2019

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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers to serve on consensus bodies for the development of a new Standard, the BSR/IICRC S900 Standard for Professional Remediation of Illicit Drugs, Cannabis and Nicotine Residue.