10/14/2026
Week one after a South Florida storm isn’t rebuild. It’s secure the opening, extract, dry, and document.
Hours 0–6: safety and shutoffs. Hours 6–24: tarp, extract, first photos. Days 2–7: moisture checks and adjuster walkthrough.
EPA frames the moisture clock clearly: wet materials should usually be dried within 24 to 48 hours to help limit mold growth. A stain that looks only cosmetic on day one can be a wall-cavity problem by day three.
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