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HOT FIRE DAMAGES BUILDING, DRY ICE TO THE RESCUE

Washington DC- Tyson's Corner, one of the nation's exclusive shopping malls located near Washington DC experienced a fire from a laundry bin just outside of the building next to the Ritz Carlton. The fire smoldered for over 4 hours before finally illuminating the night with flames up to the 3rd floor. Pre-cast panels with marble inserts cover these upscale shopping facilities. When the contractor was looking for options to remove the smoke and soot damage from these walls, sandblasting was thought to be the only treatment. Due to the marble and glazed windows, this method just was not practical.

NCRI was called in to perform the cleaning using Dry Ice Blasting. This technologically advanced cleaning method has proven to be successful on construction projects of this type. With dry ice's evaporation rate, post cleanup is nonexistent. Dry Ice Blasting accomplished the restoration in a matter of a few days without damaging the pre-cast panels, marble or glazed windows. And this exclusive area was beautified once again. When powerwashing and sandblasting simply won't do, Dry Ice Blasting can put the chill on the cleaning.

Columbus Mississippi saw one of their own premier firms experience a devastating fire that closed the plant down. Sparks from a welding torch ignited the highly flammable material at the American Non Woven Corporation in Columbus MS. The company produces the material that goes into medical supplies such as gauze, Band-Aids and feminine hygiene products.

The fire, which destroyed one manufacturing machine, sent smoke residue throughout the 50,000 sq. ft. building. The fire happened on a Thursday and it was crucial the plant be reopened by Monday. With the rapid response of NCRI and the tremendous help of the plant employees, operations were in full swing again by the Monday deadline.

HYATT REGENCY GRAND OPENING THREATENED BY WATER DAMAGE

One of the nation’s leading hotel chains came face to face with disaster when their nearly completed nine-story Hyatt in Wichita, Kansas was hit with a seventeen inch rainfall and winds packing gusts of 70 mph.

The carpets were laid, the furniture in place, and the new employees were beginning their training.

As the last stages of construction were coming to a close, the storms hit. With the onslaught of the rains, it became painfully clear the roof and upper floor windows were not sealed in preparation for this type of test from Mother Nature. Water began to run down each floor of the hotel causing damage to walls, ceilings, and carpets. The humidity levels were critically high and the threat of mold and bacteria forming was imminent.

NCRI wasted no time in utilizing its large inventory of drying equipment, including large truck-mounted desiccant dehumidifiers that brought the humidity down to appropriate levels. Turbo fans were added in all rooms and on all floors to expedite the drying process. NCRI, through its state of the art methods and equipment, was able to get the luxury hotel back on track for its grand opening.

HURRICANE FLOYD’S 150-MPH WINDS STRIKE THE HEART OF PARADISE

NASSAU, Bahamas- Thousands of Bahamians were without power, telephones and running water as the islands suffered the rampage of Hurricane Floyd.

The Sheraton Grand Resort was closed and water damage was extensive throughout the hotel's 360 rooms, 33 suites, grand ballroom and four restaurants. Each day the resort remained closed was an economic blow, not only to the hotel, but also to the rest of the islanders who depended on tourism as a means of income.

NCRI responded to the call to restore the damage and prepare the resort for reopening. NCRI shipped three semi-trailer trucks full of restoration equipment to the Island of Nassau. Over the next few weeks NCRI’s technicians and specialized equipment were able to regulate the humidity and moisture levels along with addressing the mold and bacteria that threatened the hotel.

NCRI Responds

A spark from roofing equipment being used to repair a clay-tile roof ignited a blaze that nearly destroyed the 77-year-old Plymouth Congregational Church. Over 75 firefighters worked for hours to control the four-alarm blaze.

Its Gothic limestone walls, a neighborhood landmark, were all that was left of the sanctuary. NCRI was called in to restore the church back to its majestic splendor. NCRI was on the scene within hours with its rapid response team. NCRI was able to stabilize the steel supports and save the limestone structure. The remains of the historic sanctuary were covered by shrinkwrap to prevent further damage and offer a controlled environment for the restoration teams inside. The damage to the grand pipe organ offered an especially difficult challenge due to the large size of the organ itself and the extent of fire damage it had suffered. But the restoration experience of NCRI brought special technologically advanced restoration techniques to the church, resulting in the saving of the beautiful historical grand pipe organ.

Over the next few days NCRI technicians worked day and night in order to get other rooms of the building ready for Sunday's traditional service. NCRI is proud to report that not one service was missed due to the fire, because our disaster response teams were able to restore other areas of the church to accommodate the congregation.

Charlotte, North Carolina - A 25 story, 700-room prestigious hotel still under construction faces Mother Nature at her worst. Flooding threatened to delay the opening of a prestigious hotel in uptown Charlotte. The construction was not yet complete but that wasn't going to stop Mother Nature from sending down the rain. The Construction Company soon realized that they needed more than just a construction crew. Now they needed a full service disaster restoration company in order to keep them on schedule for their late fall opening. That is when NCRI was called in to facilitate and oversee the restoration and remediation of the hotel so that the construction could continue on and the guests that would soon be arriving could enjoy their stay along with all the comforts of this pristine hotel. NCRI's Disaster Restoration Crew was on scene with equipment ready to complete the drying and remediation of many of the floors left damaged by the flooding. NCRI worked endlessly so that the construction could stay on target with the completion of the hotel.

FLOODING SENDS CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ENLISTING THE HELP OF SOME FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES

Summitt Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia - A beautiful 18 story premiere office complex still under construction in the heart of Atlanta comes face to face with rising waters. The Construction Company overseeing the work of this premiere office facility soon realized that they were going to need to take immediate action to remediate and prevent any further damage. NCRI was called in and began working immediately to begin drying out the 18 story office complex still under construction. The NCRI Disaster Restoration Crew pulled in their equipment providing for their efficient and effective drying of this office complex. NCRI's Disaster Restoration Crew was responsible for the drying and remediation of 18 stories. They worked closely with the Construction Company in order to assure them of the restored highest quality of the structure and its environment so that they could carry on with the final construction.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS THREATEN COMFORTABLE LIVING AT PREMIERE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

New Orleans, Louisiana - A spacious 118-apartment retirement community nestled quietly in the city of New Orleans recognizes environmental concerns and quickly decides to take action. Nothing is more important than the health and safety of those who reside within this spacious and attractive retirement community so when they recognized the need for professional assessment and clean up of the environmental concerns they wisely chose to call in NCRI. NCRI came onto the scene and assessed the environmental concerns and provided a clear plan of action for the retirement community in order to provide the safest and healthiest living conditions possible. NCRI's Environmental Crew was on scene to provide thorough mold remediation. NCRI provided for the peace of mind of the residents that they would be restored and could continue in their activities safely and without fear.

RAIN-SWOLLEN RIVER BREAKS THROUGH LEVEE, FLOODING OVER 1,000 HOMES AND BUSINESSES

NCRI IS ON THE SCENE

Following hours of relentless rain, flash floods hit throughout this midwestern community. The Walnut and Whitewater rivers crested a 35-foot levee guarding the town of Augusta, Kansas. One of the businesses hardest hit was the local McDonald’s franchise.

When NCRI technicians arrived on the scene, over four feet of floodwaters had filled the restaurant. Many of the residents, including the owners, feared the small town icon would never reopen. NCRI wasted no time in setting up its specialized pumping and water extraction equipment, and began the restoration process.

As soon as the floodwaters were removed, drying equipment was put in full operation to prevent mold and other bacteria from forming. NCRI, using state of the art antibacterial treatments, saved the structure and the restaurant was reopened ahead of schedule.