Finding time to clean and what to clean isn’t as bad as you think, begin with the simple things. A tidy home looks cleaner than a cluttered home. So without any cleaning at all, you can make a much better impression on guests if you take some time to grab a laundry basket and pick up all that stuff that belongs elsewhere. *Hint: Move from left to right around the room (do this when picking up and cleaning). … [Read more...]
Tidy Up & Prioritize
Our Founding Fathers: Building a Foundation for the Future
William Blackmon Jr., fresh from service in World War II, started an upholstery cleaning business with college buddy Scott Mooring. The two-man operation, known simply as Blackmon Mooring, grew into a worldwide company that developed a patented steam-cleaning process and evolved into a major player in the post-catastrophe restoration business. William G. "Floppy" Blackmon graduated from North Side High School … [Read more...]
Join us Today in Celebrating America’s PrepareAthon!
Today is America's PrepareAthon!, a national day designated for learning how to prepare for destructive disasters. Every year disasters strike anytime and anyplace. Nearly every region of the country experiences some form of extreme weather event, including devastating tornadoes, floods, earthquakes and winter storms. As with many life events, preparation is the key to success. When you prepare and practice for … [Read more...]
How to Prepare for a Tornado
Tornadoes are one of the natures most violent storms and can cause death, injury, and destruction within seconds. About 1,200 tornadoes hit the United States every year, and they can strike in any season and in every state. September is National Preparedness Month and is now the time to make sure you have the tools needed to best protect you, your loved ones and employees should a tornado cross your path. To … [Read more...]
The High Stakes of Earthquakes – Are you Prepared?
It's common knowledge that people who live along our nation's West Coast are at greater risk of experiencing the damaging effects of an earthquake, but that doesn't mean you're not at risk if you live further inland. All U.S. states and territories are at some risk for earthquakes, which can happen any time of year. Most importantly, earthquakes occur suddenly without warning and can be deadly. September's … [Read more...]
Are you Prepared for a Flood or Hurricane?
Did you know floods are one of the most common hazards in the Unites States, and coastal areas are at greater risk of flooding during hurricane season from June to November? September is National Preparedness Month and is the perfect time to learn what protective measures to take before, during and after a flood or hurricane. To begin preparing, it's important to first build an emergency kit and make a family … [Read more...]
DucTales – Providing the cleanest indoor air quality
Based on an interview with Paul Schulze, Blackmon Mooring Vice President In 1948, Blackmon Mooring founders began a furniture re-upholstery business in Fort Worth. After the Trinity River levee broke in May of 1949, our founders were there to help clean up in the aftermath of the major flooding. It was their first foray into disaster recovery and would eventually lead to a full line of restoration services, such … [Read more...]
New Orleans, A Look Back
If you follow us on social media, you may have seen that our company exhibited at the RIMS Conference this past spring. RIMS is a Society for Risk Managers that has a large conference every year that travels around the country. As you can imagine, Risk Managers rely on companies like ours to provide service on a daily basis and for major disasters. Most major companies have some sort of risk management department, … [Read more...]
Logistically Strong
I believe the heart of our company is our people. Our 67-years of technical expertise is the brains. The dedication and front line involvement of our leaders are the backbones. And, logistics is the muscle. In my view, a company's growth and effectiveness are based on how Logistically Strong they are. Just like athletes train to get bigger, faster and stronger, the BMS CAT Logistics Team does the same. Here is a … [Read more...]
Potential Energy Savings
It takes a lot of energy to heat and cool your home or business. In fact, studies have shown that heating, ventilating and air conditioning accounts for 30% of the energy used in the average home or small business. And in larger buildings, heating and air conditioning can account for almost half of the monthly energy bill. Surprisingly, even though HVAC systems play such a fundamental role in heating and cooling … [Read more...]
Indoor Air Quality Concerns
When thinking about air pollution, words that might come to mind are smog, greenhouse gasses, and global warming. Although these issues have been problems for decades, it hasn't been until recently that we have acknowledged the significance of a cleaner environment and identified ways to help improve outdoor air quality. What about indoor air quality? Indoor air quality is often overlooked, but it is just as … [Read more...]
What is BMS Global?
Remember when Captain Sully Sullenberger safely guided a crippled Airbus down into the Hudson River? Or when a 777 crashed on landing in San Francisco? Those two events and dozens of other major transportation accidents have something in common that might surprise you: BMS played a key role in the responses. Aviation and transportation customers worldwide, including nearly 50 airlines, trust BMS Global to provide … [Read more...]