28-Restoration and Disaster Recovery

Overview

Restoration and Disaster Recovery develops the skills needed to respond to common residential damage events safely and systematically. Beginning with damage inspection and documentation, students progress through emergency stabilization, water removal, drying procedures, repair preparation, moisture control, mold-safe practices, and smoke-affected surface cleaning.

Table of Contents

1. Chapter 1: Inspect and Document Residential Damage
2. Chapter 2: Set Up Safe Restoration Work Area
3. Chapter 3: Stop Water Source and Stabilize Area
4. Chapter 4: Remove Wet Materials After Minor Water Damage
5. Chapter 5: Dry Small Water-Damaged Room
6. Chapter 6: Repair After Minor Water Damage
7. Chapter 7: Inspect Mold Risk and Moisture Control
8. Chapter 8: Basic Mold-Safe Work Practices
9. Chapter 9: Clean and Deodorize Minor Smoke-Affected Surfaces

Learning Outcomes

• Inspect and document residential damage conditions.
• Establish safe restoration work areas.
• Stabilize properties after minor water damage events.
• Remove damaged materials using proper procedures.
• Dry affected rooms and control moisture conditions.
• Prepare damaged areas for repair and reconstruction.
• Identify mold risks and apply moisture control practices.
• Follow basic mold-safe work procedures.
• Clean and deodorize smoke-affected surfaces.
• Apply organized restoration response methods.