Every locale has different weather hazards that worry homeowners. Californians might stress about wildfires while Oklahomans worry about tornadoes, and Floridians are concerned about hurricanes. No matter where you are, though, there's always a risk of flooding. While serious rainstorms can flood anywhere, an ill-prepared home can get water damage from minor rains as well. The good news is that you don't have … [Read more...]
Beware of the Rising Tides: How to Protect Your House From Flooding
Disaster Recovery: Developing a Business Continuity Plan
In order to construct an effective Business Continuity Plan, it’s imperative that certain questions are addressed and discussed in great detail. The task of creating this plan can be complex, and feel overwhelming – but is essential in order to fully prepare your business before a disaster (or other catastrophe) strikes. Just like everything else in life…the more time and effort you put into creating it, the better … [Read more...]
What’s The Point of Business Continuity Planning?
Natural disasters are notorious for catching people and businesses off guard, leaving them confused, scared, and for lack of a better word… devastated. A big problem associated with natural disasters is the lack of knowledge regarding what to do before, during, and after your business is affected. For business owners, it is imperative to have an exact plan outlined, as this can reduce the time it takes to get your … [Read more...]
Tornado Safety Checklist
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...]
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 … [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...]