With Hurricane Ida sitting in the Gulf Coast, we can expect to feel the affects due to major rainfall. Each year, hurricane preparedness guides can be found by various means of delivery. One small detail overlooked is Flood Preparedness.

Per FEMA, floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. You need to be aware of flood hazards, no matter where you live, but especially if you live near a low-lying area or near water. Even very small streams, gullies, creeks, culverts, dry streambeds, or low-lying ground that appears harmless in dry weather can flood.

“Many people spend their time getting ready for a hurricane’s driving winds, but fail to be prepared for rising waters” said Rana Killough, owner of Wipe Out. “The Jacksonville Metro area is lucky to only experience a direct landfall every 11.5 years. However, last year we did have Tropical storm Fay move inland just south of us causing heavy flooding.” Read More…

Many people do not think about mold and mildew during the winter months, due to the lack of humidity and warm weather.  This is understandable because mold requires moisture to grow.

Your HVAC system operates in an independent environment.  This environment changes on an hourly basis with the introduction of heat, humidity, and rapid air movement.    This creates the perfect conditions for microbial growth.  This growth generally goes undetected until the contamination has built up to a large problem.

Proper maintenance of your system will prevent these conditions from creating excessive growth.  Wipe Out highly recommends an HVAC contractor perform maintenance in the winter before you begin to use it in order to ensure healthier indoor air quality circulating through your home.  Left unchecked, you could find yourself needing Wipe Out services for mold remediation in your property. Pick a professional who understands how to clean duct systems which have been contaminated with microbial growth and help prevent this growth. Read More…

Fernandina Beach, FL — Wipe Out is proud to announce its Eco-friendly Water Damage services in the Fernandina/Jacksonville area, by implementing lean production standards, and green business solutions that reduce environmental waste, savings which are passed on to their customers.

Wipe Out was designed to offer an Eco-friendly choice for the ever growing market of water damage restoration, while reducing the environmental impact on our planet, according to Rana Killough, Owner of Wipe Out. Read More…