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Wildfire Protection Tips for Businesses After the wildfires in California and Australian bushfires earlier this year, many business owners may have rekindled fears about the destruction wildfires can cause. The very word wildfire implies that there’s no containing the blaze, which can make the situation feel completely out of your control. The goods news is […]
[Chicago, IL / October 30, 2020] ServiceMaster DSI (DSI), the nation’s largest owner and operator of ServiceMaster Franchises and a leading provider of restoration services announced today they have promoted Jason Dodge to Branch Manager of their Aurora, CO office. While Jason’s primary duty will be the day-to-day operation of the branch which serves the […]
[Kansas City, MO / November 11, 2020] ServiceMaster Recovery Management who operates one of their flagship locations in Shawnee, KS has partnered with Operation BBQ Relief to help serve those impacted by natural disasters. ServiceMaster Recovery Management made an initial donation of $25,000 to Operation BBQ Relief via a socially distant check presentation earlier this […]
Reduce the Risk of Fire in the Workplace | ServiceMaster DSI Protecting your workplace against fire goes far beyond installing and testing smoke detectors. Every business is unique and while some fire hazards are universal, different industries can require different types of efforts. These tips can help you reduce the risk of fire in the […]
Top 5 Causes of Fire in the Workplace In 2018 alone, emergency fire fighting teams responded to an estimated 103,600 fires on commercial properties. Fortunately, these fires in the workplace can be managed when proper safety measures are taken in advance. Annual reports from government agencies and firefighting nonprofits provide public data showing the top […]
Out of all the weather events recorded in U.S. history, hurricanes have caused the most damage and destruction. Between 1900 and 2017, there were 36 recorded hurricanes that cost over $1 billion each in restoration. According to the Office for Coastal Management, 28 of them took place in 2018 and 2019 alone. In fact, these […]
Over the past 40 years, ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) has helped thousands of businesses recover from hurricanes, many of which have operated in the healthcare sector. Our team has been on the ground for record breaking storms like Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, Florence and Irma, and has long practiced the expertise needed for restoration in this […]
In the event that your company experiences a hurricane loss, use the following checklist to help manage the situation and minimize business interruption: 1. Notify Essential Contacts: • Emergency contacts • Emergency Response Contractor • Insurance carrier/broker and other primary contacts 2. Minimize Additional Damage: Included in the language of virtually all insurance policies is a disclaimer holding the […]
Tropical Storm Marco and Laura are expected to cause flood and wind damage to businesses in the Louisiana and Texas areas. Before the storms hit, it is important to prepare your facility by testing your emergency power, boarding up windows and doors, and placing sandbags down around your facility’s high-risk flood areas. View the checklist […]
Monday, a complex derecho thunderstorm with a few isolated tornadoes caused widespread wind damage to businesses across several states including Illinois and Iowa. The storm traveled 710 miles and lasted at least 14 hours. Some areas of central Iowa reported derecho wind gusts of 90 mph similar to a category 1 hurricane. Reported Wind Gusts […]