Hurricane season, with it unpredictability and devastating storms, can wreak havoc across so many facets of our modern lives, including air quality. With climate change contributing to more powerful and frequent storms, and things like wildfires becoming more and more widespread, disaster recovery is going to continue growing in importance to NGOs, relief agencies, and governments. Having the right disaster recovery equipment is key for disaster relief, clean up, and getting residents back home as safely and soon as possible.
There are many facets of disaster recovery that must be employed for a successful clean up, including using the right equipment with the right supplies. Air filters in disaster recovery equipment must be able to stand up to weeks of constant work in harsh conditions.
APC Filtration has worked with companies in a variety of industries related to disaster recovery to help ensure the entire process is efficient and effective. We understand the importance of high quality custom air filters for these applications.
There are many areas where air filters are key for disaster recovery.
HEPA Filters for Air Scrubbers
Particularly after a disaster, the air is full of dangerous particles. Dust, dirt, bacteria, lead, mold, and asbestos are just some of the contaminants that will be in the air if there has been damage done to buildings. These particles need to be removed from the air as quickly as possible to prevent clean up crews and residents from inhaling them.
Air scrubbers are portable filtration systems that remove particles, gases, and/or chemicals from the air. The machines use robust filters to draw air in, remove the contaminants, and release cleaner air.
HEPA filters for air scrubbers are key components of disaster recovery. Placing them in buildings or homes that have been heavily damaged by a storm, wind, floods, or fire is key for protecting people spending time in these areas. If the air filters are not robust enough, these particles will eventually settle onto the cleaned surfaces and still pose a risk to inhabitants, even after clean up is finished.
HEPA filters remove a minimum of 99.97% of 0.3-micron particles that pass through the filter. This particle size is the most difficult size to filter and is absolutely key for disaster recovery and for air scrubbers.
HEPA Filters for Disaster Recovery after Hurricanes
APC has been involved with disaster recovery in the US following major hurricanes, and has developed and built HEPA filters used to clean up major public areas used as shelters.
Cleanup efforts can often take more than a year to complete and can be costly (hundreds of millions of dollars). The first step to cleaning major spaces is to remove contaminated air from the structures. Air remediation equipment is used to filter out the bacteria and other harmful airborne particles. APC’s custom HEPA filters for disaster recovery are key in this type of air remediation equipment. Our robust HEPA filters can capture dust, dirt, bacteria, and other particles that would otherwise make structures uninhabitable.
Without HEPA filters in the air remediation equipment, disaster recovery processes are bound to be less effective, more expensive, and take more time.
Air Filters for Restoration Equipment
With most natural disasters, flooding is involved. Even in situations like wild fires, water from fire fighting or burst pipes can cause tons of water damage to properties. Water damage poses real threats to human safety as it allows for bacteria and mold to grow very quickly and release spores into the air we breathe. Using custom air filters in restoration equipment is key for removing these particles from surfaces and from the air.
Restoration equipment for any application needs to be robust enough to remove the damage and harmful particles resulting from it, but also delicate enough to do so without harming the original material. Whether it is for floors, furniture, art, or other valuable items, HEPA filters for restoration equipment are necessary in disaster recovery.
Contact APC for More Information
If you are a manufacturer of disaster recovery equipment or custom cleaning equipment, APC can help you create the right air filters for your application. We are dedicated to providing the best customer service, transparent process, and high quality product possible for our clients.
Contact APC Filtration today for more information about our custom air filters for disaster recovery. We can provide an estimate for your project and get to know your application better!
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