While the immediate danger of a fire in your home or business can be terrifying, once the fire has been extinguished there is yet another threat of smoke and soot damage to both individuals’ health as well as the structure and contents. Smoke that has coated or penetrated surfaces continues to affect the chemical composition […]
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Winter Weather Tips for Businesses
The winter season is unpredictable. Ice, snow, high winds, and freezing temperatures can cause severe damage to your property and disrupt your business operations. Don’t be caught in the cold, review our preventive winter weather tips below to make sure your business is ready for this winter season. 1. REVIEW PROBLEMS FROM PAST WINTERS · […]
ServiceMaster DSI Opens New Office in Miami, FL
ServiceMaster DSI, the nation’s largest owner and operator of ServiceMaster Franchises has announced the opening of a new corporate office in Miami, FL. The Miami office will provide disaster restoration services to the greater Miami area including the Coral Gables, Miami Beach, and Coconut Grove communities along with home and business owners across South Florida. […]
Essential Winter Items for Your Home, Car and Work
Blizzards, snow storms and other winter-related disasters cause more than delays and destruction each year – they can also cause death. If you live in an area known for its dangerous winter storms, it’s crucial to be prepared for the worst before it happens to you. Having a winter weather safety kit with you this […]
Dangers Within a Disaster
On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at approximately 9:12am, the Hard Rock Hotel under construction in downtown New Orleans suffered a fatal collapse. The partial collapse left ten floors of the building destroyed. Tragically the collapse resulted in the deaths of 3 individuals and left many more injured. By now many have seen the dramatic video […]
The 4 Outs of Survival in an Active Shooter Scenario
The 4 Outs of Survival in an Active Shooter Scenario Written by; Cal McCarty and Glenn Nixon Unfortunately, hearing about a shooting incident has become all too common recently. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation there were 27 active shooter incidents in the US in 2018. These 27 incidents resulted in 85 deaths and […]
Blackhawks On-Ice Experience Raffle
In partnership with the Chicago Blackhawks, SRM is raffling off a once-in-a-lifetime experience for two people to stand on the ice at United Arena during the singing of the National Anthem. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Cradles to Crayons, a non-profit organization helping children by providing the essential […]
Aftereffects of Hurricanes: Dealing with Water Damage Repair
When discussing hurricanes, most people think about the state of Florida as it is greatly affected by the natural occurring storms. Louisiana, Alabama, and other coastal states also see the first effects of hurricanes. Inland states, including Missouri, can experience the disastrous aftereffects of a downgraded hurricane or tropical storm. As a part of […]
Overflowing Sewer System? Rely on Sewer Backup Cleanup in Denver, CO
As homeowners, we rely on many systems to function every day. One area that doesn’t receive much attention is the sewer system. We use the bathroom regularly and flush the toilet but don’t really give the system much thought until an issue arises. In many homes, a horrible situation that can occur is when the […]
Top 5 Tornado Myths Debunked
Tornadoes are one of nature’s most formidable and destructive events, and yet there are a large number of misconceptions that exist about this unique phenomenon. Recognizing the difference between tornado myths and facts can help protect your home, family and business in the event of a storm. Here’s a list of some of the 5 […]