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Protect Your Home Before A Fire: Prevention Tips

In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over the following; The safest way to Protect your home before a fire. You’ll also learn; Fire prevention tips, Safety info about smoke alarms, How to use a fire extinguisher, and What to do if there is a fire. So if you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’ll love this post!The National …

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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 …

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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 …

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Flooded Basement? Clean-up and Prevention Tips

In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The most common causes for a flooded basement. You’ll also learn; What to do if Your Basement Floods How to Prevent a Flooded Basement The Costs Associated With a Flooded Basement So if you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’ll love this post!Rochester, NY is home to many people, businesses, and …

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9 Common House Fire Types and How to Prevent Them

In this comprehensive post, we’ll go over; The most common house fire types and how to prevent them. You’ll also learn; Fire prevention tips. Which fire extinguishers are used for certain fire types? What the fire triangle is. Fire alarm levels (2-alarm, 3-alarm, etc.). So if you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, you’ll love this post!A house fire …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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WHY CHOOSE ROCK EMERGENCY FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL/LARGE LOSS RESTORATION PROJECT

Rock Emergency is recognized as one of New York’s most trusted restoration contractors for water damage, fire & smoke cleanup, asbestos abatement, and mold remediation. While we service both residential and commercial clients, our expertise in commercial large loss scenarios is second to none. Large loss is a broad term that basically refers to a situation where a significant amount …

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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 …

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PROTECT YOUR HOME BEFORE A FIRE SPARKS

Are you someone that has a fire safety checklist? Do you get the fire extinguisher checked when required? Are you confident that your home is 100% fireproofed? Does it have a cord? Does it have a flame? Are the outlets protected? Is it flammable? Are you questioning your confidence after the last three questions? Do not worry, you have come …