Steps to Take To Ensure Your Safety & Start The Restoration Process After The Storm Has Passed The damage your home withstands during a storm can be devastating, leaving you feeling lost and overwhelmed. Here are some important steps to take when faced with storm damage restoration. Texas is no stranger to severe weather. Even hurricanes make their way to the Texas coast and wreak havoc on homes and … [Read more...]
Storm Damage Restoration: Important Steps to Take After The Storm Has Passed
Dedicating 2019 to Preparedness
Dedicating 2019 to Disaster Preparedness As the New Year begins, there is no better time to sit down with your family to ensure that you are prepared in the event of an emergency. Start 2019 off the right way, with the peace of mind that you, and your family, are ready for any type of disaster. Make a Plan Know the escape routes from your own home and discuss them with your family. If you have young children, … [Read more...]
Prepare for Disaster: How to Hurricane Proof Your House
Last year's hurricane season was so bad that four of the 2017 names were retired due to catastrophic levels of damage. It was the most expensive season on record with more than $200 billion in damages, most of it flood-related. From August through October the peak of hurricane season arrives, when both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans are most likely to churn out storms. Even an "average" hurricane season produces … [Read more...]
The Advantages of Drones: How Drones are Used in Disaster Relief
How Drones are Used in Disaster Relief Efforts There are countless advantages of drones. One of the most useful advantages is in disaster relief efforts. Here are some ways that drones are used in disasters and other catastrophes. Drones -- they're probably the most controversial piece of technology to take the stage in the past few years. It seems like every other day, we see a news report about something a drone … [Read more...]
Using Drones in Disaster Situations
How We Can Use the Benefit of Drones in a Disaster Situation Drones have accomplished many things since they were first introduced to the world. Find out how we can use the benefit of drones when disaster strikes. When you hear the word "drone," what do you think of? You might only associate drones with YouTubers flying cameras around. Or, maybe you're feeling apprehensive about Amazon's Drone delivery. Drones have … [Read more...]
Beware of the Rising Tides: How to Protect Your House From Flooding
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...]
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 have been two questions I have been asked a few times: Who is 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 who have only recently been … [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 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 interviewed when … [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...]