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and a reputation for
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Advance Catastrophe Technologies

ACT Team Makes Dinner for Ronald McDonald House

On June 21st , the ACT Team prepared dinner for Ronald McDonald House residents. Ronald McDonald houses are for sick children and their families to stay while the child undergoes treatment a local hospital. ACT made the families a homemade dinner to help them feel a little more at home during their stay.

We encourage everyone when know to get up and volunteer because we believe in helping our community. Volunteering is one of the best ways to we can give back to a community that has given us so much.

Thanks to all the volunteers out there for give of their time and talents!

If you wish volunteer at Ronald McDonald House, please use the following link to their website for the Wichita area.

http://www.rmhcwichita.org/

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ACT supports Japan tsunami relief efforts

 

In cooperation with the Top School Program and the American Red Cross, ACT has made a donation to assist in the tsunami relief effort. We encourage everyone to join in the relief effort by supporting the people of Japan. Learn more about how you can help by linking to the American Red Cross website.

Not only did ACT make a donation, but six members of the ACT team went to Top Learn Center to help the students participate in the One Million Cranes project. Rick Davis, Joe Rothwell, Kristin Gardner, Tom Pfeiffer, and Teresa Richards helped the students to make paper origami cranes that they would then sell for $1 apiece. The money would be given to the American Red Cross to aid the people of Japan. The students had a goal of selling 2,000 cranes so they could donate $2000. ACT stepped in and donated $2000 to the American Red Cross on behalf of the students so they would be able to donate even more with the cranes they made.

Check out the awesome pictures of our team in action. If you would like to participate in the One Million Cranes, project click on the link above.

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Be Prepared for a Disaster

Planning ahead with ACT is like having an insurance policy without having to pay any premium until you use our services. Our preparedness assessment team will provide a comprehensive analysis of your preparedness programs and emergency contingencies.

To plan ahead:

Contact us about setting up a customized plan that best responds to your possible losses and best fits your organization and service standards.

Once we have a plan and agreement, you provide us with a list of your properties and a letter of introduction. ACT does the rest. We…

  • Send out information packets to your properties.
  • Introduce the program to your staff.
  • Develop the service standards with your team.
  • Place all your properties into our client database.
  • Maintain quarterly contact with your properties.
  • And most importantly…
    Respond to your needs when a disaster occurs.

It’s that simple. You now have peace of mind knowing that you have the most respected restoration company in the country ready to respond to your disasters.

Here’s what happens in an emergency:

ACT will record contact information and details of the disaster on our initial contact report, then within minutes dispatch our first responder to your property. Our first responders are a team of pre-qualified disaster recovery vendors located throughout the nation.

ACT’s first responder will assess the situation upon arrival to determine the scope of work. ACT will then determine the appropriate response to the loss, based on the client’s service standards.

ACT will communicate to the client the status of the loss and a plan of action will be put in place to return the clients property to pre-loss condition.

ACT team will provide updates via e-mail. These updates will be communicated to the proper personnel per the client’s service standards. Updates continue throughout the project until complete.

ACT will coordinate all insurance, vendor, restoration, and reconstruction activities until the property is returned to pre-loss condition.

 

 

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Fire & Smoke Damage

Combining cutting-edge technology with staff expertise, ACT has provides successful response and recovery services for disasters. Our team is on site within minutes. The ACT professionals, certified in all disciplines of disaster response and recovery, also address the secondary damage resulting from the fire:

Water

Water damage is virtually always present following a fire. Our certified disaster response professionals are trained in psychrometry, the science of restorative drying. Learn more on the Water page.

Soot

Building contents are quickly removed and undergo special cleaning techniques to professionally remove soot and prevent further damage.

Smoke and odors

We utilize powerful, meticulous cleaning and air-scrubbing techniques to eliminate the sources of odor in the structure, contents and HVAC system. A thorough decontamination of the HVAC system is critical to prevent soot, odors and other contaminants from traveling through the ductwork to your entire building.

Air quality

HEPA-filtered air scrubbers and other specialized equipment help restore air quality.

To schedule an appointment call 316-262-9992

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Water Damage

Our experience living and working in Wichita makes us well equipped to deal with water disaster recovery and secondary damage, no matter what the source of the problem. ACT will restore you home to pre-loss condition due to water damage from: Frozen pipes or other water line breaks, toilet or bathtub overflows, hot water tanks, storm damage, tornados, wind, ice, roof leaks and any other water-related damage.

Cutting-edge technology

Our arsenal of equipment allows us to tailor the technology to the situation.

We extract standing water, and then remove moisture from the air and walls, allowing carpets and contents to dry. Our infrared thermal imaging cameras detect invisible moisture, eliminating the need to tear out and rebuild walls. We extract this moisture from deep within the structure with our low-grain refrigerant dehumidifiers, inject driers and other drying equipment as appropriate for each individual job. Our quiet, energy-efficient equipment minimizes noise and disruption for occupants.

We then address secondary damage from water such as plumbing, electrical problems and HVAC contamination. Special procedures are used to restore contents such as documents, electronic data, computers and telecommunications equipment.

Certified staff

Highly trained in psychrometry (the science of removing moisture from air), the ACT staff brings years of experience in water extraction and dehumidification techniques to disasters involving water, moisture and high humidity. All our professionals are certified in the multiple disciplines of disaster response and restoration. Their expertise is validated by their certification in Applied Structural Drying and by earning the Water Restoration Technician designation.

To schedule an appointment call 316-262-9992

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Mold Remediation

ACT has provided mold remediation services to fully operational hotels, convention centers, apartment buildings, condominiums, restaurants, daycare centers, commercial properties and homes with minimal disruption to occupants.

Mold can result from a disaster, storm, fire or flooding – or it could be an existing problem that has never been addressed.

How we treat mold

ACT is backed by a number of certifications and memberships, testifying to our expertise and superior service:

  • Certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration for mold remediation.
  • Certification of ACT professionals in all disciplines of disaster response and recovery
  • Certified in commercial air duct cleaning by the Mechanical System Hygiene Institute through the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration.

To schedule an appointment call 316-262-9992

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Duct Cleaning

There are two key components to effective HVAC duct cleaning: breaking contaminants loose, and collection of contaminants.

Breaking Contaminants Loose

Properly cleaning HVAC systems requires removing the sources of contamination. With ACT Source removal begins with use of one or more agitation devices designed to loosen contaminants from the surfaces within the heating and air-conditioning system. Examples of agitation devices include brushes, air whips, and compressed air nozzles or “skipper balls.” Agitation can also be achieved through hand-brushing or contact vacuuming.

Collection of Contaminants

During cleaning, the entire HVAC system is placed under continuous negative pressure (vacuum) to prevent the spread of contaminants. Continuous negative pressure allows very fine particles to be removed from the system as they become airborne, ensuring that these particles are not released into the living space when the system is turned on after cleaning. This negative pressure also serves to extract the loosened contaminants, which are collected and removed from your home.

To schedule an appointment call 316-262-9992

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Carpet Cleaning

The Steam Cleaning Advantage

Research indicates that the hot water extraction system provides the best capability for cleaning. This system is commonly referred to as “steam cleaning,” although no steam is actually generated. The process consists of applying a cleaning agent into the carpet pile and using water in the extractor to recover the used solution and soil.  This can be done from a truck-mounted unit outside the home with only the hose and wand brought inside or by a portable system brought into the home.

Shaw Carpets, the nation’s #1 carpet manufacturer, requires that the homeowner be able to show proof of periodic “steam” cleaning by a professional cleaning service to maintain their warranties.

The Professional Advantage

Professional carpet cleaners are a great choice for your floor. Their cleaning equipment has more extraction power than the rental units available to individuals, and the carpet should dry more quickly. True professionals also understand the equipment, know the proper cleaning agents for the situation at hand, and recognize the differences in fibers and carpet construction.

The ACT Advantage

At ACT we only use the truck mounted deep cleaning method. And ACT is an IICRC certified firm. Effective January 1, 2008, professional service must be performed by an IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) certified firm.

To schedule an appointment call 316-262-9992

Link to pricing.

 

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Healthy Home Package

Save 20% on the ACT Healthy Home Package which includes: carpet cleaning, air duct cleaning and furniture cleaning. Check our pricing guide to estimate your cost.

Offer expires May 31, 2011

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