Lives can be turned upside down by natural disasters, from earthquakes and fires to hurricanes and tornadoes and other human-caused disasters. Your best defense in emergency preparedness is having a plan and knowing the steps to take so that you and your family will be ready if disaster strikes. Has your family put these emergency…
If you have been in a few bad storms, pounded by rain and wind, then you realize how important it is to keep an eye on weather systems and know when to beat a retreat to avoid getting hypothermia or being benighted on the side of a mountain. The good news is that there are…
The NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory reports that “worldwide, there are an estimated 16 million thunderstorms each year, and at any given moment, there are roughly 2,000 thunderstorms in progress.” Thunderstorms are most likely to occur during the spring and summer months, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours, but they can occur at any…
The aftermath of a hurricane can have devastating effects to businesses and the economy. While business owners in hurricane-prone areas are mostly familiar with basic hurricane preparedness to protect their commercial properties, hurricanes can be unpredictable and leave serious damages in their wake. These include property damage, losses in revenue, a halt in business operations and…
Hurricanes and Pandemic? What a combo. But it can happen. We are going through challenging times these days with the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic or also known as COVID-19. COVID-19 is likely to be with us for a long time, and that is why we must prepare a little differently for other disasters that may affect…
Storms, hurricanes, fire or flood are a part of life for people in Newberry, South Carolina and have the potential to threaten lives and cause large-scale destruction. Emergencies can happen at any time and can have a big effect on your life. Many people think that they don’t have the time to make a plan, or that…
The hurricane season can bring about disasters and damages when you are not prepared. Hurricanes are usually associated with wind damage, but flooding poses a significant risk to your home. Flooding causes damage to infrastructures, power outages, and sometimes loss of life. However, all of these can be prevented if one is prepared ahead of…
If your property has suffered storm damage, our team of experts at ServiceMaster of the Upstate is on hand to plan, coordinate and manage all the resources required to restore your home or business premises to the high quality you expect with the least possible stress. Storm damage in Greenville, Spartanburg, Laurens, Newberry and Saluda to residential and commercial property can often…