Storm Damage -- Rain, Hail

much in the same manner as a "Fresh Water" loss. One major difference that exists is "Time" because when water comes into a home from outside it carries bacteria and fungi that can immediately begin growing on structural components. The key steps to proper restoration of this type of loss are the application of an antimicrobial treatment to inhibit microbial growth and expediate drying procedures. Another difference that sometimes exists, depending on the severity of the damage, is the presence of silt or mud that would have to be removed before drying procedures could begin.