Stats on Businesses Reopening After a Disaster in Tustin

4/5/2021 (Permalink)

According to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)  over 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster such as a storm damage, fire damage, water damage, or other disruption.

Of those that do reopen, it is estimated that only 29% of those remain open after two years. 

SERVPRO of Tustin and SERVPRO of Orange / Villa Park wants you to be aware of the causes of fire damage and fire injuries so that you can help prevent them.

The top Causes of Commercial Fires in the Tustin area are: 

• Equipment: Almost 38% of business fires start from faulty equipment or from misused equipment. Some materials can catch fire or explode when exposed to heat
• Carelessness: Remember to cover light bulbs, turn off equipment at the end of the day, and replace frayed cords

SERVPRO of Tustin and SERVPRO of Orange / Villa Park want you to remember that the best way to fight fire damage or smoke damage is prevention.

SERVPRO of Tustin and SERVPRO of Orange / Villa Park are independently owned and operated.