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 take last-minute vacations, get excited about football season, and prepare your kids to start school again. Whether you’re buying glue and scissors for a little one, preparing your teen for high school, or improving your own education, follow these safety tips to help make this… Read more »
As of July 30, 2015, at least 14 wildfires were spread throughout the state of California. In 2015 alone, wildfire conditions have been the worst on record along the West Coast, but wildfires have the possibility to affect most areas of North America. Within just over 10 states, $237 billion… Read more »
So far this summer, areas of the United States have received record setting rainfall causing floods to streets, commercial properties and residential houses. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California over the weekend! Have you reflected on what you would do if a flood occurred… Read more »
Fireworks shows are one of the best parts of an Independence Day celebration, but thousands of people are hurt each July 4th due to firework burns. The best 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 many of you will be packing up the swimmies, boogie boards and beach umbrellas to get ready for vacation. While you’re busy packing, remember to prepare your house for vacation too. There are many important security and property measures to take prior… 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 »
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 dangerous parts of a hurricane? In 1970, nearly 500,000 people were killed in… Read more »
The last Monday of May is days away, which is when we honor the troops who served in the United States military and gave their lives for this great nation. On the one hand, Memorial Day is a commemorative occasion when we give thanks for our troops, but it is… Read more »