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Hailstorm Damages 55 Units at California Apartment Complex — WebWire

May is generally considered to be the beginning of hailstorm season in the United States and it runs through September in most parts of the country. Within just the first few weeks of the start of the season this year, major hailstorms resulting in costly property damage, were reported in California and numerous other states.In mid-May, a strong hailstorm caused widespread damage to an apartment complex in Stockton, California. Hail caused water to back up on the complex roof which resulted in multiple roof collapses. According to a news report from KCRA, residents from 55 units were forced to leave their homes after the units were deemed unsafe. In all, over 100 people were left looking for a new place to call home.While some hailstorms do relatively little damage to properties, others can be the source of widespread damage. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported that hail causes approximately $1 billion dollars in damage to properties and crops each year.“Fortunately, hail damage to a home or building is typically covered by property insurance policies,” said Michael Chapman, Laboratory Manager at LA Testing’s Huntington Beach facility. “If your home or business is damaged, be on the lookout for signs of water damage and mold growth if materials have remained wet or moist for more than a few days. If the damage requires demolition and repair, property owners and tenants should also be vigilant regarding building materials that may contain asbestos or lead-based paints. These can easily become aerosolized and cause an immediate health concern if not handled properly.”In California, residents that have experienced any form of property damage can turn to LA Testing for indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing services, sampling supplies and even test kits. LA Testing offers analytical services for mold, asbestos, lead and other exposure risks. They even supply equipment, such as moisture meters, infrared cameras and borescopes that can be instrumental in locating water damage. The testing professionals have also sponsored an educational video about hailstorms, property damage and indoor environmental concerns that can be seen at: https://youtu.be/oxUp5CSUZ4s.To learn more about water damage, mold, lead and asbestos testing or other indoor environmental quality services and inspection equipment, please visit www.LATesting.com, email  info@LATesting.com  or call (800) 755-1794. To obtain IEQ test kits, visit www.EMSLTestKits.com.About LA Testing
LA Testing is California’s leading laboratory for indoor air quality testing of asbestos, mold, lead, VOCs, formaldehyde, soot, char, ash and smoke damage, particulates and other chemicals. In addition, LA Testing offers a full range of air sampling and investigative equipment to professionals and the general public. LA Testing maintains an extensive list of accreditations including: AIHA LAP LLC., AIHA ELLAP, AIHA EMLAP and AIHA IHLAP, CDC ELITE, NVLAP, State of California, State of Hawaii Department of Health and other states. LA Testing, along with the EMSL Analytical, Inc. network, has multiple laboratories throughout California including South Pasadena, Huntington Beach, San Leandro, San Diego and Ontario.

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Families struggling to rebuild after May tornado — KY3

ELDON, Mo. — Getting ready to go to bed is a normal nightly routine.

For the Chenoweth family, that routine this summer has been anything but normal.

«Right now, my wife and I live in our RV,» Nathan Chenoweth said. «We’ve been there since May 22.»

On May 22, an EF-1 tornado hit the sleepy town of Eldon and traveled more than 30 miles to Jefferson City. It damaged hundreds of homes, including the Chenoweth’s on South Grand Avenue.

It pulled off the siding on the home, ripped off gutters, and damaged the roof, allowing water to get inside and leave mold in the home.

«I got black mold growing on the ceiling in here,» Chenoweth showed KY3/KSPR’s Andrew Havranek.

Chenoweth and his wife Brooke’s insurance policy with State Farm paid about $56,000 for that damage.

But, the Chenoweth family says State Farm isn’t covering the biggest issue.

«It’s all gone to hell in a hand basket if you ask me,» Chenoweth said.

Chenoweth said when the tornado hit, he was told the closed windows on his home caused a vaccum-like effect.

«The house actually kind of lifted, and when it sat back down, it sat really hard,» Chenoweth explained.

The weight of the home is now causing the foundation to crack. But, Nathan said State Farm agents told him they won’t cover the damage to the foundation, saying it was caused by water, not the tornado.

«If they would’ve been out here three days after the tornado, there would’ve been no water damage,» Chenoweth said. «We have a lot of water damage now too, but two and a half months, two months after when he finally showed up, there’s a lot of water damage.»

Now, the family is trying to figure out how to come up with almost $40,000 to fix the foundation of their home and get back to a sense of normalcy.

«People, make sure you check your insurance policies, because if it’s not me, it’s somebody else they’re trying to do this to,» Chenoweth said. «Right now, my wife and I are trying to figure out how we’re going to do this, and we don’t know yet.»

The Chenoweths say they are trying to work with FEMA for funding. They’re also trying to work with contractors to help, but aren’t having much luck.

Havranek reached out to State Farm, and a media representative responded with a statement via email.

The statement reads: «We’re unable to speak to the specifics of a claim due to our customer privacy policy.

Generally speaking, during the claims process involving possible structural damage due to a storm, structural engineers are typically consulted. These experts can help determine damage caused by the storm and may also identify pre-existing issues that are not storm related. Pre-existing issues would not be covered under a claim. If a customer does not agree with our evaluation, we are always open to review and will consider any additional information they have to help us evaluate our decision.

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‘He Deserves Better’: Cemetery Flooding Leaves Daughters Without Proper Burial For Their Father — CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS)– Charles Goosby died three years ago. He was cremated and his remains were supposed to be placed in a mausoleum at Oak Woods Cemetery.

It has not happened, his daughter Bernadine Eley said.

At Oak Woods Cemetery, there are holes filled with water outside and flood damage inside.

“When we got there, there was a flood,” Eley said.

The family says they were turned away.

“The cemetery management said we can’t do it at this time because of water damage that has infiltrated the crypts.” Family attorney Nicholas Gowen said.

Goosby had paid $17,000 to Oak Woods years before.

It was Goosby’s hope that this would be his final resting place along his wife. When she died in 2002, he bought a tandem crypt.

His three daughters said flood water has badly damaged the mausoleum, which stained carpet along with mildew mold and gnats.

“They’ve got a horrible problem with gnats,” daughter Cheryl Lyte said. “So you know there’s water.”

This year, CBS 2 reported flooding has been a persistent problem at Oak Woods.

The cemetery was closed for weeks because of flooding. Family members were unable to visit the graves of loved ones.

Goosby’s daughters want their parents remains placed in another part of the mausoleum that is not damaged by flood water. They said the cemetery told them they’d have to pay an additional $18,000.

“We were angry, upset, actually, insulted,” Lyte said.

Goosby’s remains are currently in an urn at his daughter Bernadine’s home.

“It’s very hard,” she said. “It’s difficult. Because I think he deserves better. He’s siting on a table. And I put his picture next to it. It’s hard but my dad deserves better than this.”

The family is preparing to file a complaint in Cook County Circuit Court, asking not for damages, but a suitable place in an Oak Woods Cemetery mausoleum that they don’t have to pay extra money for.

CBS 2 reached out to the parent company of the cemetery and they said to protect all of their client’s privacy, they don’t discuss client matters with the media.

source https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/08/14/oak-woods-cemetery-flooding/

Arlington Opens Center to Help Flooding Victims Through Fiscal Hardship — ARLnow

(Updated at 10:15 p.m.) If you are someone whose home or business was damaged in the July 8 flooding, Arlington has launched a temporary Local Recovery Center (LRC) to help get your life back together.

The center helps connect residents with a variety of resources — like senior services or a table detailing what to do if you find mold in your home — but the main feature of the LRC is the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which is offering flexible, low-interest loans for those impacted by the floods.

The LRC is located on the second floor of the Arlington County Trades Center (2700 S. Taylor Street). The Center is scheduled to operate for the next week:

  • Today-Thursday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Friday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Monday: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (SBA loan center only)

A similar center will operate in the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike) in Fairfax County.

Locals who experienced flood damage in Arlington, Alexandria or Fairfax County may be eligible for SBA loans.

“Our qualifications are not as stringent [as a bank loan],” said Julie Garrett, a public affairs specialist for the SBA. “You must demonstrate that you can pay back the loan, but it’s very flexible.”

There are three categories of loans available:

  • Business Physical Disaster Loans — These loans are for businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property, like merchandise and machinery, though the loans are also available for non-profit organizations. Businesses of any size can apply.
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loans — These loans are aimed at helping small businesses or agricultural cooperatives make up for lost revenue from days that they were closed. Garrett said these can be especially important for mom-and-pop businesses that operate on monthly or quarterly cycles that may have difficulty paying their bills.
  • Home Disaster Loans — These loans are for homeowners or renters to repair or replace flood-damaged homes or property, which can range from clothing to cars.

All applicants are required to have a credit history and must be able to show that they can repay all their loans. Garrett said there is no collateral required for loans under $25,000. If the loan is approved, Garrett said the applicants have 60 days to decide whether they want to accept it.

Many of those whose homes or businesses were impacted by flooding have already started work on repairing their property, and Garrett said loans can also be applied to damages paid for out-of-pocket. Those who have already paid to fix their damages are required to have receipts of their purchases and photos of the damage.

“We loan based on the amount of damage,” Garrett said. “Most insurance offers a depreciated value [for property], but we look at replacement value.”

The loans may also cover damages to fences, decks, garages, tree removal and property considered in the “immediate vicinity” of a house.

Aaron Miller, director of emergency management for Arlington County, said the County has received just over 1,000 reports of damages from people and businesses across Arlington. Garrett said only 26 individuals had applied for home disaster loans so far, but more are expected as people learn of and visit the LRC.

Applicants requesting a loan for physical damage are required to file by Oct. 7, while filings for economic injury have a deadline of May 7, 2020.

Meanwhile, Miller said the County is working through financing its own flood recovery — a process that could take months.

“We are continuing to go through assessments for public assistance,” Miller said. “That’s everything from emergency repairs to the longer recovery process.”

source https://www.arlnow.com/2019/08/13/arlington-opens-center-to-help-flooding-victims-through-fiscal-hardship/

Expert finds mold problems in a second family’s Channelside apartment — Wink News

FORT MYERS

Mold everywhere!

A family of five WINK News introduced to you last week has since relocated to Texas.

“That was one of the reasons we decided, ‘hey, let’s just go to Texas,’” said Alyssa Jenson, the former Channelside Apartments tenant.

But after their story aired, another family called in John Burrows, a mold expert.

“She was having the same problems,” Burrows said. “Both of them told me the same story.”

Burrows felt badly. The mold expert reached out to local and state agencies to find out what laws might help the family and found “nothing.”

Florida does not have strong laws against mold protection. Landlords are required to provide a habitable living environment, but there is no specific mention of mold. Lee County only deals with mold when it causes structural damage.

“The state is not even protecting people who are going through stuff like that,” Jenson said.

However, if the legal route is not an option for you, Burrows recommends you still get out until you know what you are dealing with.

source https://www.winknews.com/2019/08/13/expert-finds-mold-problems-in-a-second-familys-channelside-apartment/

New Mold Removal Doctor Opened its Doors in Huntsville Alabama February of This Year — The News Front

Mold Removal Doctor Huntsville is incredibly professional and serious about their job because they are aware of the hazardous and dangerous conditions they are put under.

So, if you are sure that you have an infestation in your home, and you want to schedule a mold cleanup in Huntsville, then get in touch with Mold Removal Doctor immediately.

As well as their mold cleanup service, Mold Removal Doctor has facilities in Huntsville such as:

When it comes to the point when you need the service of Mold Remediation Huntsville, mold Removal Doctor recommends you have a good understanding of what symptoms might appear on you or a family member.

You may notice some manifestations such as itchy, red, irritated eyes – common allergic symptoms, as well as an itchy throat, sneezing, nasal congestion, and many more. This exposure can also lead to difficulty breathing.

If these symptoms come to light, it is worth testing for the presence of mildew in your home. Mold Removal Doctor will quickly check for it in your home, and our team will explain to you the best method of getting rid of it.

You will be on your way to recovery after Mold Removal Doctor deal with your problem. Mold Removal Doctor has certified and licensed professionals to deal with the issues in your home.

Before hiring the professionals at Mold Removal Doctor and deciding what you service you need mold removal, mold remediation, or mold abatement, some physical indications will be a good indicator in confirming you have contamination in your home.

For example, a noticeable sign with the presence of mold is a dark spot or mark on surfaces such as wood paneling, ceilings, flooring, furniture, and walls.

There are certain areas where these markings or spots are sure to be found which is near frequently damp areas, plumbing pipes in particular if there are leaks, water fixtures, and bathrooms as well as other areas with high humidity.

Unfortunately, it can also manifest in your ceilings and walls as yellowish stains or spots. No matter how much you scrub at them, this is a likely sign of contamination. However, Mold Removal Doctor advises you to take safety measures when you try to clean these markings as some of them can be toxic.

If you suspect that it is indeed mold, Mold Removal Doctor advises you to be careful if you are going to inspect it, that means you do not touch it or try to sniff the air as it can be toxic.

Another indication is a persistent smell of mustiness in the air inside your house or some areas of it. This is more common in older homes, and they also have a musty smell.

Other areas such as the kitchen, floors, and baseboards are regularly exposed to dampness or moisture as the mold likes to grow in damp areas and areas with high humidity.

If you notice any of these in your home, contact Mold Removal Doctor Huntsville straight away for mold remediation. They will inspect your home and give you the best mold abatement service in Huntsville.

Check out mold cleanup, mold abatement, and mold remediation services Huntsville on their website at https://moldremovaldoctor.com/alabama/mold-remediation-huntsville/. Or call Mold Removal Doctor today to set up the same-day appointment on (256) 448-8338.

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