Disaster restoration is a complex and rapidly changing science that requires versatile restoration technicians that are trained to evaluate, clean, resurface or replace any household structure or content item as needed. Professional disaster restoration also requires the application of specialty equipment and procedures designed to dry out commercial and residential structures damaged by water, eliminate odor from fire or remediation of biological contaminates.

Consumers should be aware of the following industry standards, or guides, governing disaster restoration procedures and protocols.

• IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration - Includes standards on Sewage Damage Restoration. (Published by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)
  

• NIDR Guidelines for Smoke and Fire Damage Restoration (Published by the National Institute of Disaster Restoration)
  

• Repairing Your Flooded Home (Published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency)
  

• Bioaerosols: Assessment and Control (Published by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists)