Can you believe that 372,900 house fires occur every single year? These fires cause 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property damage each year, according to the US Fire Administration. Astoundingly, fire extinguishers were present in just four percent of these fires. If a fire happened in your… Read more »
Every year in the United States there are over 100,000 wildfires that damage approximately 5 million acres of land. In the first nine months of 2015, over 8 million acres have already burned. This is 200% higher compared to the same months in 2014. *iii.org. As of September this year,… Read more »
This year’s National Preparedness Month theme from FEMA and Ready.gov is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Disasters such as storms, flooding, hurricanes, and fires occur year-round throughout North America, which is why it is so important to be ready. Creating a plan and practicing it with your… Read more »
August is the time to make any last-minute preparations before school begins. Here are some safety tips to follow as you dive back into the world of sack lunches, class bells, and homework assignments. School Zones are for Kids Follow the speed limit while in a school zone. No matter… Read more »
As of July 30, 2015, at least 14 wildfires were spread throughout California. This year alone, fire conditions have been the worst on record along the West Coast, but these fires have the possibility to affect most areas of the U.S. and Canada. Within just over 10 states, $237 billion… Read more »
Already this summer, regions of the U.S. have encountered record setting rainfall causing flooding to streets, commercial properties and homes. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California this past weekend! Have you thought about what you would do if a flood happened in your community?… Read more »
Watching fireworks is one of the best parts of an Independence Day celebration, but thousands of people are hurt each July 4th due to firework burns. The safest thing you can do is to leave the fireworks displays to the experts. However, if you choose to set them off yourself,… Read more »
Summer is officially here June 21, which means most of you will be packing up the swimmies, boogie boards and beach umbrellas to prepare for vacation. While you’re busy running around, remember to prepare your property for vacation too. There are many key security and property measures to take before… Read more »
Paul Davis Restoration Office Serving Fairfield and Westchester Counties Receives Top Customer Experience Award at 2015 Convention! RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (May 4, 2015) – Paul Davis Restoration of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, a leading provider of water, fire, mold and storm damage restoration for residential and commercial properties, received the top… Read more »
First of all, what is a storm surge? According to the National Weather Service, “a storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.” Did you know a storm surge is one of the most lethal parts of a hurricane?… Read more »