In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; Tips & Strategies for Emergency Preparedness We’ll cover the following; Creating an Emergency Evacuation Plan, Making your kit, Important Supplies, Weather Conditions, Resources So if you’ve ever wondered about any of the above, you’ll love this post!Table of ContentsEmergency Evacuation Plan Before, During, and After Evacuation Preparing Your Emergency Kit Typical Weather Emergencies …
Ice Dam: What They Are & How to Prevent Them!
In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; What an Ice Dam is, and how to prevent them. You’ll also learn; Where to find them. Solutions and Tips to prevent them. Ice Dam removal. Damage caused by Ice Dams. So if you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’ll love this post!Being a home or business owner definitely has its …
Commercial Water Damage: The Top 8 Causes
In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The most common causes of commercial water damage. You’ll also learn; The difference between water damage and flood damage Why a certified contractor is best What to expect from the contractor Why Rock Emergency is the best choice So if you find yourself dealing with these issues, you’ll love this post!Commercial Water Damage …
Emergency Response Team: Water, Fire, Storm, & Power
In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The importance of having an Emergency Response Team at your fingertips. You’ll also learn about; Emergency Roof Tarping and Board-Ups. Emergency Pack-Out Services Water and Fire Damage Restoration Services. Emergency Power Services. So if you’ve ever wondered about any of these services, you’ll love this post!Preparing for an emergency can be difficult, especially …
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 …
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 …
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 …
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS – PROTECT YOURS!
For many of us, our lives are all about how to protect the people and things we love. We love our spouses/ significant others, our kids, our family, our pets and at some point, we fall in love with a place that we decide to call home. If you really think about it, our homes are actually one of our …
CAN YOUR BUSINESS SURVIVE A NATURAL DISASTER?
Can your business survive a natural disaster? Many don’t. More than 30 percent of businesses never reopen their doors after they’ve been closed down by a natural disaster like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, or another devastating calamity. A disaster recovery plan and adequate insurance are keys to getting back to business, say the Insurance Information Institute and the Institute for Business …
CONTACT THE BEST DISASTER RELIEF COMPANY IN WAKE OF MAJOR DISASTERS FUELED BY INTENSIFIED GLOBAL WAR
Global warming, according to Wikipedia, is the observed century-scale rise in the average temperature of the Earth’s climate system and its related effects. Thus far, multiple lines of scientific evidence can prove that the climate system is definitely warming. What could this possibly mean for you, living in New York? Well, New York is basically on water, and for uncountable …
WE’RE HERE IN THE CAROLINAS HELPING WITH THE RECOVERY EFFORTS
At least 42 deaths have been attributed to Hurricane Florence, as of Friday, September 21. In addition, extensive damage to homes and businesses mainly from flooding has been nonstop and is likely to cost billions to clean up, officials say. With the tropical depression now fading, many have started the recovery efforts to clean up and pretty much count their …
HOW TO QUICKLY ASSESS AND RECOVER FROM AN INDOOR FLOOD
Indoor flooding can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your home, and it’s a nightmare to clean up. Here’s what to do when you notice water damage and how to safely begin the process of remediation. The longer water is allowed to stand, the more severe the damage will be. You must respond to a flooding crisis quickly …