September is National Preparedness Month (NPM). The 2015 NPM theme is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” ServiceMaster along with FEMA is encouraging everyone to take part, make a plan and know what to do during an emergency. This means having an up-to-date contact list for those you may need to reach during […]
ServiceMaster Restore Presents Top Honor to Georgia and Florida-based Business at International Convention
ServiceMaster Restore, one of the largest residential and commercial disaster restoration companies in the world, has presented its prestigious Marion E. Wade Award of Honor to ServiceMaster Restoration Services, based in Columbus, LaGrange, Newnan, GA, Auburn, AL, […]
It’s been two years since our Rapid Response Team deployed to Calgary, Canada to assist business owners in disaster recovery from the worst flooding in decades. Calgary, as well as surrounding areas, was flooded when the two rivers that converge in the city overflowed due to heavy rainfall. Many commercial and residential structures were affected […]
Today marks the beginning of hurricane season. The Weather Channel has predicted a total of nine named storms, five hurricanes and one major hurricane during the 2015 season.* But as Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy have shown us, one storm can do a lot of damage.
According to the National Weather Service, nearly $4 billion of property damage occurred in 2010 due to flooding. And up to 40% of small businesses affected by a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen.
To prepare your facility for spring showers, the Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends raising electrical system components, anchoring fuel tanks, installing […]
April showers bring May flowers, or that is what they say. But frequent and heavy spring showers can lead to flooding, which can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your policyholders’ homes. Remember, ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration offers professional water damage cleanup from flooding. We arrive on site quickly to begin the restoration […]
National Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 15-21. Spring showers can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home, so it’s important you prepare your home for a flood. There are steps you can take as a home or business owner that will help reduce the amount of damages your property experiences during […]
Extreme cold weather can be hard on both you, your home and your business. There are a number of aspects of your home that could experience freezing damage and cause water damage or other structural problems for your home. Here are some tips to put into practice when freezing weather, snow, and […]
We are on day 4 of Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Day 1 was Family preparedness day and NOAA Weather radio day, Day 2 was Thunderstorm Safety day, Day 3 was Tornado Safety Day and today, Day 4 is Lightning Safety day. Here is some information to help you protect yourself and your families during a […]
