ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB) MARCH 05, 2020 The coronavirus has steadily been spreading over the past few months, claiming over 3,000 lives globally thus far. Coronavirus isn’t a new disease, but the current strain of the virus (COVID-19) originally surfaced in China and has quickly spread over the past few months and is now present in a number of U.S states, …
VALENTINE’S DAY IS FOR CELEBRATING WHAT WE LOVE MOST – FOR US THAT’S YOU!
Happy Valentine’s Day! On this day of love, people across the globe are celebrating with candies, flowers, and all types of sentimental gifts for their loved ones. Here at Rock Emergency, we’d like to highlight our special love for our clients on this day. We thank you for turning to us to help you out in your time of need, …
HOW TO PREVENT SEWAGE FROM FLOODING YOUR HOME
It may start off innocent – your sink drains a little slower than usual or you notice a strange odor in your bathtub. These seemingly harmless issues may be warning signs of a sewage backup. People generally wait until a huge problem occurs before they take action, says Dr. Sara Heger, a researcher, and instructor in the Onsite Sewage Treatment …
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT ROCK EMERGENCY
Happy New Year! Thank you for all of your support and commitment to Rock Emergency in 2019. The past year was an extremely successful one for us and we plan to continue with the momentum in 2020. We’ve got a few things planned for this year and we’re hoping that you’ll follow along with us this year We are committed …
ASBESTOS IN NYC IS MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK
It has been discovered that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority pumped large amounts of asbestos-filled air into an East New York bus depot for decades, exposing more than a thousand employees and possibly high school students (working as interns) to asbestos, the Daily News reported on Monday. Every air vent that services the first three floors of the bus depot – …
HERE IS WHAT CAUSES MOLD IN SHOWERS
There’s nothing like taking a hot shower only to realize that you’re surrounded by icky mold. Gross! How does mold even grow in the shower, and how do you get rid of it? Rest assured, you’re not alone. According to recent statistics, more than half of all U.S. homes have mold. But you have to take action. Mold in shower …
KEEP YOUR HOLIDAYS ACCIDENT-FREE WITH THESE SAFETY TIPS
Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays are soon to be upon us. This festive season provides a great opportunity to celebrate with family and friends and partake in delicious food, but it also provides an opportunity for accidents to happen. With the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s easy for things to get out of control, we know we’ve seen …
SCARY STORM SITUATIONS THAT YOU SHOULD BE THINKING ABOUT
Storm season can be really scary for us here in the U.S, and we’re not talking about ghosts, spirits and trick-or-treat scary; we’re talking about hurricane and tornado scary. Rock Emergency is based in New York, but our team is dispatched all across the county to help with various storms. Just recently we were in the Carolinas to help with …
WHAT HOMEOWNERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT DEALING WITH HURRICANE DAMAGE
With the National Hurricane Center warning that Dorian could inflict destructive storm surges and dangerous winds along the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, billions of dollars in damage could be caused to homes and other property in its path. If you can, it is important to have or get a disaster plan in place! Insurance industry experts say …
IT’S HURRICANE PEAK SEASON & OUR RESTORATION COMPANY CAN HELP YOU WEATHER THE STORM.
We are in the middle of the hurricane season now. It was less than 3 weeks ago that Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas and passed over the eastern seaboard of the U.S. Over the past few years, Labor Day has come to symbolize the peak of hurricane season and it’s during September and October that we see some of the …
DEALING WITH WATER DAMAGE
A pipe burst, your washing machine broke or it rained a little too much, and suddenly you have your own personal pond down in your basement. Water problems are a nightmare for homeowners, especially when those problems lead to significant flooding. Dealing with water damage or a flood is time-consuming, expensive, and isn’t always covered by homeowners insurance. Depending on …
MEET OUR OSHA OFFICER – DAN RABOLVSKY
In an industry like ours, health and safety is a top priority. At Rock Emergency, the man responsible for minimizing our health and safety risks and ensuring that our technicians have optimal training to deal with workplace hazards is Daniel F. Rabolvsky Jr. With more than 15 years’ experience in the industry, Dan is a valuable asset to our team …
FORECASTS CALL FOR A NORMAL HURRICANE SEASON, BUT “IT ONLY TAKES ONE”
This year’s Atlantic hurricane season should be “near normal,” government forecasters announced on Thursday, with the likelihood of nine to 15 named storms, and two to four major Category 3 hurricanes with winds of 111 miles per hour or greater. Hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30, with the peak coming in August, September, and …
JOB SAFETY: PRIORITY #1 FOR ROCK EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES
In the restoration industry, there are many risks that threaten the health and safety of our technicians and others who traverse the damaged/worksite. Health and job safety is a big consideration for all of us here at Rock Emergency. It is a big part of our job safety training programs and the way we operate. We strictly follow the Occupational …
IS THERE ASBESTOS IN MY HOME? – HOW TO CHECK AND WHAT TO DO IF ASBESTOS IS FOUND
Many homes built before 1980 contain asbestos in old floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roof shingles and flashing, siding, insulation (around boilers, ducts, pipes, sheeting, fireplaces), pipe cement, and joint compound used on seams between pieces of sheetrock. Some newer houses may also contain asbestos. Some homes may also contain vermiculite attic insulation contaminated with asbestos. Property damage claims can no …
ROCK EMERGENCY CHALKS UP 10+ YEARS OF GROWTH & EXCELLENCE
“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.” — James Cash Penney At Rock Emergency, we stay continuously focused and dedicated to self-improvement to make sure that our customers get the emergency response they need to minimize damage and get on the path to restoration. During the past 10 years, that philosophy has helped …
DETECT AND PREVENT WATER DAMAGE AND MOLD
Water and Mold Problems Standing water on the floor is easy to see. Less obvious signs of problems include: Unexpected increases in your water bill Stains on walls, floors or ceilings Damaged or warped flooring Warped bottom panels in under-sink cabinets Peeling paint or wallpaper Corrosion on plumbing valves and fittings Deal with water and mold problems as you find …
HOW THE PROS AT ROCK EMERGENCY TACKLE WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
The chances of you being able to witness the pros tackle water damage while they take care of a water damage cleanup project aren’t that high unless you’ve had the misfortune of experiencing a flood or burst pipe, and you’re in need of water damage remediation services. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be aware of the processes taken …
WHAT MAKES A CATASTROPHIC FLOOD? AND IS CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSING MORE OF THEM?
The first thing to understand: It’s complicated. Each flood is its own phenomenon, tied to the specific circumstances in the area. “Flooding is complex,” Deke Arndt, a climate scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, said Thursday in a briefing on the potentially dire flood season. “It has to do with precipitation falling to the ground,” Mr. Arndt said, “but …
RECENT FLOODS AND HOW ROCK CAN HELP!
It goes without saying that some rainfall records were surpassed in 2018. This resulted in lots of unprecedented flooding throughout various parts of the United States. Now, even though we’re already four months into the new year, some states are still experiencing heavy rainfall and in some cases, extreme flooding where towns are now underwater. Places along the Missouri and …
SEWAGE CLEANUP: SMELLY, CHALLENGING … & PROFITABLE WHEN DONE RIGHT
When you originally got into water damage restoration, you knew that you’d be getting your hands dirty; along with your arms, legs, face and the rest of your body. But you may not have considered that it could get worse – if you decided to add smelly sewage cleanup to your list of services. “Sucking sewage” may not be the …