Disaster Management

Midwest Freeze-Dry, Ltd.

Cost Effective Steps in Disaster Management and Mitigation

Agents and Adjusters Nationwide Catastrophe ( CAT ) Response

Depending upon which source you use and the frame of reference in which they are speaking, there are many differing criteria for dealing with disaster management. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the county disaster management office, your local fire chief, your insurance agent and the institution you work for all have a different definition and perspective of dealing with the consequences of fires, floods, power outages and storms. The reason for this is simple, perception.

The scope and magnitude of a fire, or any other disastrous event, will determine who must deal with its consequences. When a forest burns, the county disaster manager is called in to coordinate and control all other participating agencies. The local fire marshal will deal with his or her own area of responsibility in such a blaze. All of these people are well trained in dealing with such occurrences. However, when the basement of your library floods because of a broken water pipe, you and your insurance carrier, are left to deal with the damage. From your point of view this is no less of a disaster than the burning of Yosemite National Park, but the resources with which you can respond are somewhat more limited.

The steps for all dealing with disasters, no matter their scale, follow the same basic format.

1) Disaster Preparation Schools Museums Archives Library

Plans laid out in advance defining priorities and responsibilities in the event of fire, flood, etc.
Pre-assembled disaster packs or kits for dealing with smaller happenstance’s.
The contents can be assembled for your specific needs.

2) Disaster Recognition Schools Museums Archives Library

Simply recognizing the fact that a disaster of some type has occurred is extremely important. This may seem self evident now but at the time of an occurrence many people do not grasp the gravity of a situation.

3) On-site Management Schools Museums Archives Library

Contacting the proper individuals to deal with the situation at hand, such as; a plumber to repair the damaged pipes, the fire restoration company to clean up the aftermath of a blaze, Midwest Freeze-Dry in order to preserve and treat any damaged volumes that were affected.

4) Selection and Execution of the Appropriate Restoration Treatments Schools Museums Archives

What is the proper course of action and treatment for your water or fire damaged materials? Freeze-Drying? Decontamination? De-acidification? Mold Remediation? Plasma Gas Fumigation? Odor Removal ?All of the above?
What are the limits of the treatment procedures you have selected?

5) Proper Storage, Packing and Shipping of Materials Schools Museums Archives Library

It is very important to pack, freeze and ship water logged or fire damaged materials properly in order to prevent further harm.

6) On-Site Clean up, Area Treatment and Preparation Schools Museums Archives Library

In many cases treating the materials themselves is only one step in the disaster recovery chain. The area in which the materials were stored has also been exposed to the same damaging conditions. Returning the treated volumes to an area not properly prepared is not advisable and may result in further damage.

7) Return

The volumes, maps, and other documents should be returned to you in such a manner that they are dry free of mold and odor safe to handle.

Vacuum Freeze Drying Water Fire Smoke Soot Damage:

Prices

The rates for freeze - drying range from $ 38.00 - $ 58.00 per cubic foot depending on volume. This price includes all handling, loading, unloading and checking of documents and books.

Prices

The rates for non-chemical fumigation $ 40.00 - $ 54.00 per cubic foot depending on volume. This price includes all handling loading, unloading and checking of documents and books..

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RESTORATION- CONSERVATION- SALVAGE- WATER- FIRE -SMOKE

MOLD-REMEDIATION-NON-CHEMICAL- ODOR- REMOVAL

BOOKS PAPERS FILES DOCUMENTS VITAL RECORDS

VACUUM FREEZE DRYING DESICCANT AIR DRYING

NON CHEMICAL PEST CONTROL

PLASMA GAS FUMIGATION

MASS DEACIDIFICATION

ANOXIC TREATMENT

DEACIDIFICATION

Midwest Freeze-Dry, Ltd.

Tel: 847-679-4756

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plasma technology for drying wet materials, mold remediation, pest infestations, and odor removal. Our 18 years of experience have allowed us to develop advanced concepts which can be applied to the conservation and restoration of water Copyright 2008re or smoke damaged books, textiles, wooden objects, documents, artwork, odor removal. Our 18 years of experience have allowed us to develop advanced concepts which can be applied to the conservation and restoration of water, fire or smoke damaged books, textiles, wooden objects, documents, artwork, memorabilia, and photographs, to name a few.

our site, you will learn useful tips to help you develop a disaster plan, as well as mitigate and manage one if it occurs. You will also gain insight into how we employ our techniques and technologies.