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From the time the alarm sounds, municipal fire departments aim to have a response time of approximately 1 to 2 minutes to put needed fire trucks en route. Rapid response to home or commercial fires saves lives and often lessens severe fire damage. “Afterwards, where others see only destruction, Paul… Read more »
Forty years ago, experts estimated that occupants had 17 minutes to escape a house fire. That timeframe is frighteningly short in today’s newer homes: three minutes. Research suggests that new homes burn up to eight times faster than legacy construction. We spoke with Jason Blair, Owner, Paul Davis Restoration Sud… Read more »
Paul Davis Restoration companies throughout Canada have come to expect great demand for post-wildfires cleanups during fire seasons. During 2023, that season lasted long and was widespread. Caused by lightning, careless camping habits, a powerline spark or a smoldering trash fire, then fueled by drought conditions and severe winds, wildfires… Read more »
Hurricane Katrina was a heartbreaking lesson in what happens to pets when a natural disaster and lack of planning collide. Experts estimate that 100,000 to 250, 000 pets were stranded because shelters and evacuation routes didn’t accommodate them. Tragically, between 70,000 and 150, 000 pets died. Pet owners suffered, too.… Read more »
Typical Canadian wildfire seasons peak in mid-July. But 2023 – a fire season that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau described as unprecedented - has been no ordinary year. “Fires started in early May and many are burning still as others add to the disaster,” says John Gugliotta, President of Paul… Read more »
