What last year’s ‘mild’ hurricane season could mean for 2019 forecasts At first, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season wasn't exactly one for the record books. Sure, it was an above-average period for tropical storm activity - producing 15 named storms, three more than what is typical - but it wasn't nearly as destructive a stretch as 2017, when several Category-4 hurricanes not only developed, but made … [Read more...]
What Last Year’s ‘Mild’ Hurricane Season Could Mean for 2019 Forecasts
What to Expect From the Atlantic Hurricane Season
What to Expect From the Atlantic Hurricane Season The summer will be heating up soon enough and so too will the Atlantic hurricane season. Over a six-month period - stretching from June 1 to Nov. 30 - business owners up and down the eastern seaboard hold their collective breath, hoping that a tropical storm won't arrive at their doorstep. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, … [Read more...]
Why Time Is of the Essence When It Comes to Fire Damage Restoration
Startled by the sound of a fire alarm going off, you're suddenly awake in the middle of the night. You rush out of bed and get yourself and your family out of the house. Once you and your family are safe, you call the fire department to come and calm the flames. After the smoke clears and the fire department leaves, you see your belongings covered in soot and water. It can be overwhelming seeing the damages that fire … [Read more...]
How Small Space Heaters can be a Big Problem
How Small Space Heaters can be a Big Problem During cold weather months, space heaters are a great way to take the chill out of the air. Even though they may be small in size, they're capable of producing large amounts of heat, sparing you from having to dial up the thermostat. Unfortunately, a newly released report from the National Fire Protection Association showed that space heaters are oftentimes … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Panic Proof Your Evacuation Plan
During an emergency evacuation, panic is your enemy. Prepare everyone with these 7 tips for an effective evacuation plan. No one likes to think about disasters, but the truth is they happen. In some ways, companies have become better at preparing for disasters. Actions such as earthquake-proofing your business are possible. Panic never helps anybody. It simply makes bad situations worse. So how do you not panic … [Read more...]
How to Detect Mold in Your House
The Mold Monster: How to Detect Mold in Your House Are you worried that mold may be present in your home? Here in 2019, it's estimated that 40 percent of American households have health and safety hazards. Out of these dangers, the presence of mold is one of the most common issues facing homeowners today. Not only does mold have the ability to make people incredibly sick and worsen allergies, but it can also … [Read more...]
How Water Damage Happens and How to Fix It
How Water Damage Happens and How to Fix It An estimated 90 percent of businesses close within two years of experiencing a disaster due to the cost of recovery, according to the Small Business Administration. Disasters come in a variety of forms, but one of the more pervasive is water damage. You can understand why water damage is so common - and why it's expensive to recover from. Virtually every storm event … [Read more...]
What flood insurance does and doesn’t cover
What flood insurance does and doesn’t cover Most homeowners assume that their home insurance plans cover flooding, when in truth they do not. Typically, most standard homeowner’s insurance plans do not cover flood damage – whether it be caused by extreme weather or other external forces. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in America, and all areas within the United States are at some risk for flooding. … [Read more...]
What Does Mold Need to Grow? 6 Things You Need to Prepare For
What Does Mold Need to Grow? 6 Things You Need to Prepare For There is a myriad of health problems associated with mold growth in your home. Additionally, this growth may impact the structural integrity of your home and can be expensive to completely remove. Taking steps to prevent mold from growing in the first place is the best way to protect you, your family, and your home from this potentially-dangerous … [Read more...]
The 9 Water Damage Repairs to Expect After a Fire
The 9 Water Damage Repairs to Expect After a Fire Your home survived a fire, but now what? Here are the water damage repairs from fighting the fire that you need to expect. When fighting a fire, hundreds of gallons of water can be used. That much water is going to cause problems that need to be addressed immediately. Give thanks that your home or business didn't fall to the fire, but there's still a lot of work … [Read more...]
Disaster Strikes: How to Store Important Documents
Disaster Strikes: How to Store Important Documents Have you ever spent hours watching new reports of unfolding natural disasters? It's heartbreaking when you see a family picking through rubble and looking for precious family heirlooms and important personal documents. Watching weather and fire in action fascinates most viewers. And it's all surreal when you're watching from the safety of your own home. Even so, … [Read more...]
Disaster-Proofing 101: 8 Important Things You Need for StormProof Homes
Disaster-Proofing 101: 8 Important Things You Need for StormProof Homes It's better to prepare for a storm before it happens, but what are the best ways to storm-proof your home? Here are 8 important things you need. When you storm-proof homes, the key thing is preparation. In the majority of cases, when a storm causes damage to a home, it's because the homeowners failed to prepare correctly. If you live in an … [Read more...]