Hoarding Hazards

4/1/2019 (Permalink)

Hoarding disorder is a persistent difficulty discarding or parting with items because of a perceived need to save them. A person with hoarding disorder experiences feelings or sometimes physical distress at the thought of getting rid of the items. Do to this  accumulation of items, regardless of actual value, occurs.

Hoarding often creates such cramped living conditions that homes may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Countertops, sinks, stoves, desks, stairways and virtually all other surfaces are usually piled with stuff. And when there's no more room inside, the clutter may spread to the garage, vehicles, yard and other storage facilities.

In some cases people hoard not only items but animals.People who hoard animals may collect dozens or even hundreds of pets. Animals may be confined inside or outside. Because of the large numbers, these animals often aren't cared for properly. The health and safety of the person and the animals are at risk because of unsanitary conditions.

SERVPRO Franchises encounter hoarding situation most often during water losses and fire losses. Each hoarding situation is unique. Often hoarding is a sensitive situation. Our SERVPRO team has the professionalism and compassion to help.

Can you use SERVPRO of Allegan & Barry Counties help?

Call our Office at 269-686-0664

Information found at www.mayoclinic.org