Stats on Businesses Reopening After a Disaster in Pembroke Pines/West Miramar

1/5/2021 (Permalink)

According to the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA)  over 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster such as 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 Pembroke Pines/West Miramar wants you to be aware of the causes of fire damage and fire injuries so that you can help prevent them.

Top Causes of Commercial Fires in Pembroke Pines/West Miramar area are: 

• Equipment: Almost 38% of business fires start from faulty equipment or from mis-used 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 to replace frayed cords

SERVPRO^® of Pembroke Pines/West Miramar wants you to remember that the best way to fight fire damage or smoke damage is prevention.

SERVPRO^® of Pembroke Pines/West Miramar is independently owned and operated. 

Links: 

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/firesafety/

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/nonres_bldg_fire_estimates.pdf