Power outage safety plan

7/20/2022 (Permalink)

Being prepared for a storm is one of the smartest things you can do for yourself and family. Portland General Electric has put together three easy steps to prepare you for a storm, whether is be due to wind, rain, ice, or snow!

1. Create an outage kit. You should gather things that your family needs to stay safe and comfortable if the power goes out, such as:
   • Flashlights and batteries
   • Car chargers for phones and computers
   • Battery powered clock and radio
   • Emergency phone numbers, including your power company
   • First aid kit
   • Can opener
   • Bottled water
   • Food that you can eat without needing to heat up or accessing the fridge
   • Comfort items, such as game, blankets, and toys
   • Extra blankets
2. Create a storm checklist of all the things that you need to take care of before the emergency of a storm related power outage brings
3. Review the storm safety tips/plan with your family

Hopefully these tips will help you and your family stay safe during a storm related power outage!

Tips on how to create a fire escape plan

7/15/2022 (Permalink)

Do you have a fire escape plan in your home? Here are some helpful tips on creating one with your family to keep everyone safe in case of a fire.

First you are going to draw up a floor plan of your home. While doing that you are going to label each room and identify each doorway and window. After you have it drawn up and the labels done you want to plan two escape routes from each room. You could make these in red to show they are escapes routes in case of emergency. Now that you have planned on how to get out safely you want to find a safe place outside for everyone to meet. Make sure this location is easy to access to from every side of the home and far enough away that you aren’t in dangers way. A certain light post across the street is a good idea or the neighbor’s mailbox. It is smart to go over this safety plan with your family regularly and have it posted somewhere everyone is going to see it. It’s always best to be prepaid for an emergency that doesn’t happen then to not be prepaid for an emergency happening now.

When getting help from the professionals

7/15/2022 (Permalink)

When seeking professional fire damage restoration services, clients can begin by looking at their insurance covers. They should confirm whether the plan covers restoration activities, a scenario that could relieve them financially. In most instances, their insurance providers will ask them to fill a form. These companies will usually determine the financial repercussions of the fire incident. The restoration specialists would also have to complete certain forms to make sure insurance knows exactly what it is going to take to fix the damage. The process of restoring the structure after a fire is not a small process. That is why the professionals are here to help. We will let you know what we think is going to be the best process to getting your home back to looking "Like it never even happened." Like always we are here to help.

Difference between smoke detector and smoke alarms

7/12/2022 (Permalink)

Smoke detectors are sensing devices. That means that they sense the smoke. They then send a signal to the fire alarm system set in place which sets off the fire alarm and or sprinkler system if one is in place. Smoke alarms not only sense the smoke they also sound the alarm from inside the device. They are the all in one smoke alarm/detection device.

At the end of the day they both will alarm you if I fire is started, you just have to chose which is best for you.

Smoke detector

• Have stand alone fire alarm system
• Wanting to put in a stand alone fire alarm system

Smoke alarm

• No stand alone fire system
• Wanting the ability to install where you seem fit

Home Damage

11/15/2016 (Permalink)

This is our response

This is what a response from SERVPRO can look like from the front porch of your home. In the moment of a disaster it can seem like no one is there to help. Within a short while once damage is assessed we will have crews on site ready for any situation at any time. Our staff is well trained with IICRC, Mold, Bio, Fire, or any other immediate disaster needs. Working with this crew has been a wonderful experience and it honestly feels great to have the opportunity to help others. I personally cant think of any other field of work or company that I would enjoy working for this much. When you are there to help it gives you a deep gratitude and satisfaction knowing you can spend your days helping others in difficult situations. Just know that if you have a disaster we are always here to help and we as a team will make it "Like it never happened." Fire, Water, Mold, or even a tree falling on your home.