Avoiding Disaster: Common Fire Safety Violations in Commercial Buildings Just like any other type of disaster – you cannot predict when or if a fire will breakout in your commercial building or property. That is why preparing your business for fire safety in buildings and facilities is key. Did you know that more than 100,000 fires occur annually? While the frequency of commercial fires has decreased slightly … [Read more...]
Common Fire Safety Violations in Commercial Buildings
How to Remove Smoke Odor After a Fire
How to Remove Smoke Odor After Fire Fires are unpredictable and devastating. The safety of the home or facility’s occupants is the first priority, but the damage can cost a homeowner or an organization significantly. Even if your home isn’t directly affected by a fire, it can still remove smoke odor damage from a nearby fire. Before we can talk about how to get rid of it, let’s discuss the nature of the smell … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season
Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season Hurricane season is officially upon us. This six-month period puts the Atlantic seaboard – and much of the East coast – directly in nature’s cross-hairs. The question isn’t whether or not storms will form. It’s will your business be ready should one strike? 6 THINGS TO DO TODAY TO PREPARE FOR A HURRICANE TOMORROW Start buying in bulk now. Ideal items to stock up on … [Read more...]
Why Is Air Duct Cleaning Important?
Why is it Important to Clean Your Air Ducts? As a business owner, you’ve likely heard about the importance of air duct cleaning, whether from a media source or local company. You’ve probably also questioned whether it’s as important as these sources say, and the extent to which you, your employees and customers will benefit from doing so. The Benefits of Air Duct Cleaning At Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT, we’re … [Read more...]
Wildfire Smoke Damage & Restoration
Restoring Your Property After Wildfire Smoke Damage Wildfires are a major risk for homeowners and business owners throughout the United States. The frequency, size and intensity of wildfires differs by year, but the most severe wildfires have occurred in the past decade. All 50 states have experienced wildfire damage at some point in the past 10 years, however wildfires are extremely common in the Central and … [Read more...]
Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim After a Hurricane
Tips for Filing an Insurance Claim After a Hurricane My aunt and uncle have lived in Lafayette, Louisiana for more than fifty years. Throughout those decades, they have countlessly boarded-up their home and headed to stay with us in Texas until the storm passes and they are cleared to enter their neighborhood again. Thankfully, every time that they have returned home after each storm has passed, they have been … [Read more...]
Tree Damage Tips
Mother Nature can be nasty and if you find yourself as one of the unlucky ones with a fallen tree on your property here are some tips to consider. Secure the area and inform everyone to stay away. Large limbs that are broken and hanging can fall at any time. Uprooting trees lying on their sides can shift. Partially uprooted trees also can fall at any moment. Do not let people in these areas until a … [Read more...]
Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?
What Types of Water Damage are Covered by Insurance? Water damage is one of the most common and expensive types of insurance claims. That’s why it is important to know what insurance will cover should your home or office building suffer water damage. In this article, we will answer the question: is water damage covered by insurance? Types of Water Damage The source of the water is a health and safety … [Read more...]
Flood Damage Cleanup Checklist (Residential)
Article updated as of March 17, 2023 Flood Damage Clean Up Checklist (Residential) Spring is the rainiest season of the year based on the number of days with precipitation. As the spring season is upon us, now is the perfect time to share best practices when it comes to water damage cleanup and repair after a flood. Spring isn’t the only time there is a threat for flooding. The winter months can also bring flood … [Read more...]
Proper Coronavirus Cleaning Protocol for Schools
We’ve already touched on the best practices for keeping schools clean and disinfected, in one of our previous blog posts. However, there are many more things to consider as student’s return after the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. After all, the goal is to keep our children well and healthy. Hand washing, of course, cannot be stressed enough. This is the number one way for us all to keep healthy. But there … [Read more...]
COVID Cleaning Guide for Schools and Universities
Reopening schools right now may seem risky, but it is essential. And, if done properly, it can be safe for all those involved. The first step is for schools to clean and disinfect their campuses carefully. We’ve put together some guidance, based on the CDC’s current knowledge of COVID-19, to help school administrators as they aim to protect the health and safety of the students, teachers, staff, and their … [Read more...]
Fire Safety and Prevention Tips for Businesses
A fire in the workplace can be a devastating health and safety hazard for your employees and the public, not to mention the severe damage it can cause to your business. Statistically, fire is quite a high risk for small businesses, so it’s essential to start practicing smart fire prevention tips in the workplace - if it’s not already a priority. Workplace fire safety should focus on fire risk assessment, fire … [Read more...]