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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 […]
ServiceMaster DSI opens new corporate office in Blue Springs, Missouri. [Chicago, IL / August 3, 2020] ServiceMaster DSI, the nation’s largest owner and operator of ServiceMaster Franchises has announced the opening of a new corporate office in Blue Springs, MO. The Blue Springs office will provide disaster restoration services to Jackson County and surrounding areas […]
Planning for a disaster can be unpleasant but it is necessary for a business. Tornadoes can occur with little or no warning and are one of the most dangerous natural disasters, accounting for 40% of catastrophic losses in the United States each year. In the event that your company experiences tornado damage or loss, use […]
Mold is an extremely common problem in residential homes. As an insurance representative, chances are you have received calls from policyholders facing mold issues and asking about next steps and insurance coverage. To enhance your customer service and maintain a good relationship with your policyholders, it helps to have extensive knowledge on not only your […]
Business Reopening Guide After a Flood Loss When you’re a business owner, flooding can impact more than your physical business space or property. The water damage can be devastating to your immediate environment, but it can also disrupt business operations for a long time if proper recovery steps are not taken quickly. These floods can […]
The sixth named storm of the 2020 season formed Thursday. Tropical Storm Fay formed just east of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina and is expected to track northward and move inland over new Jersey later Friday afternoon. Tropical Storm Fay continues to intensify off the Delmarva Peninsula this morning. The storm has sustained winds of 50 […]
As the Covid-19 Pandemic continues, the impact being felt across the country extends well beyond the immediate effects of the virus. Schools which remain closed leave many children looking for another source of food and lunches. Workers laid off struggle to provide for their families. Community activities being cancelled means children are left trying to […]
It goes without saying that disaster recovery plans are crucial to establish, know and keep easily accessible to management and employees. When disaster strikes, those without a recovery plan, or disaster restoration vendor, can be delayed weeks on reopening their businesses or getting things up and running at a normal pace again. As we continue […]
After a long quarantine, states are preparing to open back up with businesses resuming operations. While the economy may need the boost, it’s important to remember that just because people are venturing out again does not mean the coronavirus has disappeared. While we navigate this new normal, it’s important to make every effort to establish […]