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...]
7 Tips to Panic Proof Your Evacuation Plan
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...]
What Happens During the Fire Damage Restoration Process?
Is your home about to undergo fire damage restoration? What does this consist of? In 2017, an estimated 23 billion dollars in property damage occurred due to fires. This number is slightly inflated due to the California wildfires, which are again causing untold destruction this year. While you cannot truly prepare for the devastation of a house fire, you can attempt to minimize the losses. No matter the size of … [Read more...]
Mike Brighton Joins the National Account Team
BMS CAT Hire New Vice President of Hospitality Services Mike Brighton Joins the National Account Team BMS CAT are proud to announce and welcome Mike Brighton as Vice President of Hospitality Services. Mike will be responsible for the oversight and growth of the hospitality sector. “Mike’s operational experience and knowledge of the industry is an incredible asset, that will only further our company’s reach in … [Read more...]
Jeremy James Promoted to Eastern Coast Region Vice President
Jeremy James Promoted from Dallas/Fort Worth General Manager BMS CAT are excited to announce the promotion of Jeremy James to the new position of Eastern Region Vice President. Employed since 2011, Jeremy has managed all aspects of sales and operations across the Dallas and Fort Worth markets, ensuring his team is satisfying customer needs. As Eastern Region Vice President, he will oversee operations in six of … [Read more...]
Amanda Schooler Promoted to Director of Marketing
BMS CAT Announces New Director of Marketing Amanda Schooler Promoted from Director of Advertising and Promotions BMS CAT are pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Schooler to Director of Marketing. Ms. Schooler will oversee the organization's national marketing and branding initiatives through the planning, development and execution of advertising, content, social media, digital marketing and public … [Read more...]