Tornado Safety Checklist A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between F0 (weakest) to F5 (strongest). They are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Although severe tornadoes are more … [Read more...]
Tornado Safety Checklist
Who We Are
Throughout my tenure working in the Recruiting Department, there are two questions I have been asked a few times: Who is Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT? What does the company you work for do? (Mostly by my family back in Missouri where we do not currently have a location) Great questions! Today, I wanted to take the time and write a blog to provide answers, especially for those of you that have only … [Read more...]
Meet Maggie Hendrix Raprich
Meet Maggie Hendrix Raprich, our charming and enthusiastic Priority Response Coordinator in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 1.) How long have you been with Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT? Almost 5 years 2.) Who did your first in-person interview? What was your first impression? Ray McPherson & Cole Coulson. My first impression was: “Whoa. Cole has a lot of energy! I need to know what kind of coffee he drinks!” I … [Read more...]
Storm Related Disasters: Be Disaster Aware, Take Action to Prepare
As a leader in disaster recovery, we know first-hand that a disaster can strike at any time. And when it does, every second count. That’s why we are helping our communities learn to be prepared before an emergency strike. We're in, are you? How to Prepare for Storm-Related Disasters Here are some tools we have gathered to make it easier than ever to take action and prepare! Flooding is the most common … [Read more...]
After Disaster Strikes: Restoring Your Damaged Documents
The value of the information contained in business and health care records is much higher than the value of the actual physical asset. Your records contain the story of your business and have operational, financial, business development and legal value. Loss of that data could result in dire consequences for your business with lost operational time, trade secrets, customer/sales relationships, health histories, legal … [Read more...]
The Ins and Outs of Dehumidification
Dehumidification. What is it? Who needs it? How does it work? Learn the ins and outs of this water restoration tactic today! What is Dehumidification? Dehumidification is a moisture control process utilized by the professionals at BMS CAT after water damage has occurred. Who needs Dehumidification? Anyone whose home or office has sustained water damage as the result of a flood, storm, plumbing leak or virtually … [Read more...]
Three Ways to Instantly Improve Storm Damage Restoration Results
Storms are some of the most common and costly natural causes of damage to property and possessions, damage which can sometimes cost millions of dollars to undo. Storms often occur suddenly and with little to no warning, catching people off guard and causing preventable damage to property, possessions and fixtures. However, there are several preemptive and reactive steps you can take to improve the storm damage … [Read more...]
One Thing That Stands in the Way of Document Recovery
Going through a fire or natural disaster can be highly stressful. The electronic files and physical media you keep inside are often vital to the function of your business. Contracts, bookkeeping data, employee files and physical certificates can be difficult and in some cases impossible to reproduce or replace. Fortunately, an unexpected disaster doesn't necessarily have to mean your important documents or … [Read more...]
Why You Should Discuss Disaster Recovery Before One Happens
Property-damaging disasters have a unique way of uprooting your entire life, generally with little or no forewarning. A fire could start in your home or business unexpectedly or a fast-approaching storm could roll through the neighborhood, leaving your property charred or underwater with your possessions in tatters and a slew of additional sanitary and safety concerns. When events like this happen, it can be … [Read more...]
What is Document Recovery Anyway?
Documents...they are part of our every-day life. Like it or not, we deal with documents constantly. In fact, many businesses are required by law to retain certain documents. If you are a business owner or in charge of document retention for your company or organization, it is important to have a recovery plan in place. What will you do if your documents are damaged? What you are able to discard and when depends on … [Read more...]
The Evolution of an Industry: How Property Insurance Has Changed Through The Years
Disasters and property insurance go hand and hand. We know disasters are nothing new, but did you know property insurance is not either? The property insurance industry has been around for centuries but continues to evolve as we enter the modern landscape of coverage. What is Insurance? First, let's take a look at what insurance actually IS. Insurance helps address the reality of risk. The risk is unavoidable in … [Read more...]
Winter Is Coming
Winter is coming to my friends, ok it is already here. The United States has seen all kinds of extreme weather over the past few months. The weather conversation for the winter of 2015-2016 was dominated by the term El Niño. But what the heck is El Niño anyway? According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, El Niño is defined as follows: "The term El Niño refers to the large-scale … [Read more...]