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FACS k35 Forensic Analytics Consulting Services arravaarss as net,. racreervE ear am April 21, 2021 TO Jason Caswell State Farm Insurance jason.caswell(a)statefarm.com P.O. Box 106169 Phone: 866-787-8676 Atlanta, GA 30348-6169 FROM Michelle Rosales, MPH, CIH mrosalesarforensicanalvtical.com Forensic Analytical Consulting Services Phone: 310-668-5617 4900 Airport Plaza Dr., Ste 115 Long Beach, CA 90815 RE Taylor Property; Claim#37-11K4-75P Wildfire Smoke Report Review and Discussion FACS Project#PJ62443 Per your request, Forensic Analytical Consulting Services, Inc. (FACS) has reviewed the Post-Fire Residue Testing report generated by Indy Safety for the Taylor property located at 49930 N. Santiam Highway, Idanha, Oregon. It is the understanding of FACS, based on conversations with our client State Farm, that the insured has expressed concerns regarding differing conclusions and recommendations between FACS and Indy Safety regarding wildfire smoke impact to the property. The purpose of this document is to provide discussion regarding the concerns brought forth by the insured. The subject residence is an approximately 2,300 square foot, single-family detached home located in a rural area of Idanha, Oregon. A two-level shed is located on the property as well. In September 2020, the Beachie Creek fire occurred east of Idanha, Oregon. On October 31, 2020, the Beachie Creek wildfire was downgraded with the perimeter of the wildfire 100 percent contained. Road closures remain in place in some areas to protect the public from falling trees and hazardous debris. Falling trees and ash pits are expected to smolder for several months. Based on available information, the fire was less than one mile from the Taylor property. On January 25, 2021, Indy Safety assessed the subject property on behalf of the insured. The scope of work included surface sampling for combustion by-products (char, ash, soot)and sixteen (16) "pollutant" metals, as well as air sampling for airborne particulates (sizes PM2.4, PM10, and total dust). Test results, conclusions and recommendation of the assessment can be found in the Indy Safety report dated February 13, 2021. In summary, Indy Safety recommended cleaning of the property based on visual i„0t,=,.tion along with wipe sample results. Note: no visual findings were provided in the reviewed report. The following is a summary of findings and recommendations of the investigation: • Reportedly, cleaning of the interior of the home and many contents had taken place prior to the Indy Safety assessment. No cleaning of the shop had been performed. Additionally, HEPA filtered air scrubbers were operating for a long period of time prior to testing. • Airborne particulates by size were collected with two direct reading instruments (i.e., particle counters). The sizes assessed included PM2.5, PM10 and total dust. Indoor readings were as follows: PM2.5= 0.3, PM10 = 0.7, and total dust= 85. The report stated that results were below the EPA's Air Quality Index for"Good” and airborne particulates in the home are not an air quality or health concern. Right People. Right Perspective. Right Now.