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mold remediation
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

mold safety
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

water damage prevention
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading

Basement Damage
  • Essential Home Disaster Readiness Tasks You Might Miss Many of the essential, recommended tasks surrounding National Preparedness Month center around the safety of you and your household members. Creating an emergency action plan, gathering items for an emergency kit, and establishing lines of communication are all crucial for ... Continue Reading

basement mold
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

Black Mold
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading

Cleaning
  • Five Ways to Prevent Mold at Your Business Mold. Just the word conjures up mental images of black stains on walls, grout lines, drywall, wood, and other surfaces in your workplace. In addition to its ugly appearance and ability to destroy wood and other structural materials, mold is dangerous to your health. Because ... Continue Reading
  • Eight Steps For Preventing Mold Damage Water damage and mold often go hand in hand. Mold can be found anywhere moisture is present and can be caused by rain seeping in, leaking pipes, cooking, showering, and even insufficient ventilation in the home. Considering these causes, it’s no surprise mold is most often ... Continue Reading

Commercial
  • Building Resilience: Five New Year's Resolutions for Businesses to Safeguard Against Property Damage As we approach a new year, it's the perfect time for businesses to reflect on the safety and longevity of their properties. The unforeseen can strike at any moment, threatening infrastructure and operations. As your trusted disaster restoration partner, we've compiled five ... Continue Reading
  • Winterizing Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Your Property for Cold Weather As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, it's essential for business owners to prepare their properties for the challenges that cold weather can bring. From snow and ice to freezing temperatures and harsh winds, winter can take a toll on your business property. In ... Continue Reading
  • How to Find Your Main Water Valve How to Find A Main Water Valve for Shut-off in an Emergency Water leaks and other disasters always seem to happen when you least expect it. When you’re already facing costly water damage, the last thing you want is more rising water and flooding to make the situation worse. ... Continue Reading
  • Comprehensive Workplace Fire Safety Measures for Your Business Ensuring the safety of your workplace from the threat of fire involves more than just installing smoke detectors. Every business is unique, and while some fire hazards are universal, various industries may require tailored efforts. In this blog post, we'll provide essential ... Continue Reading

commercial water restoration
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading

Cooking Safety Tips
  • 7 Summer Fire Prevention Tips for Homeowners Sunny, warmer days are on the way for much of the U.S. as summer approaches, but now is no time for homeowners to grow weary of taking fire safety measures. Summer is packed with opportunities for fun to fly – and, unfortunately, for dangerous flames to spark. From campfires ... Continue Reading
  • Thanksgiving Cooking Safety: Dos and Don'ts According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires. In fact, in 2019, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated 1,400 home cooking fires on Thanksgiving. With proper planning and a cautious eye, families ... Continue Reading

Disaster Preparedness
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading
  • Building Resilience: Five New Year's Resolutions for Businesses to Safeguard Against Property Damage As we approach a new year, it's the perfect time for businesses to reflect on the safety and longevity of their properties. The unforeseen can strike at any moment, threatening infrastructure and operations. As your trusted disaster restoration partner, we've compiled five ... Continue Reading

Disaster Prevention Tips
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Building Resilience: Five New Year's Resolutions for Businesses to Safeguard Against Property Damage As we approach a new year, it's the perfect time for businesses to reflect on the safety and longevity of their properties. The unforeseen can strike at any moment, threatening infrastructure and operations. As your trusted disaster restoration partner, we've compiled five ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading

Disaster Recovery Tips
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading

Disaster Restoration
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading
  • Essential Home Disaster Readiness Tasks You Might Miss Many of the essential, recommended tasks surrounding National Preparedness Month center around the safety of you and your household members. Creating an emergency action plan, gathering items for an emergency kit, and establishing lines of communication are all crucial for ... Continue Reading

Extreme Weather
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading

Fire Damage
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading
  • Ignite Awareness: October Fire Prevention Essentials After a long, hot summer, October brings cooler temperatures, colorful fall leaves and a hair-raising holiday in Halloween. It’s also notable for being National Fire Prevention Month, which serves as a reminder to take stock of fire hazards in your surroundings and make ... Continue Reading
  • Comprehensive Workplace Fire Safety Measures for Your Business Ensuring the safety of your workplace from the threat of fire involves more than just installing smoke detectors. Every business is unique, and while some fire hazards are universal, various industries may require tailored efforts. In this blog post, we'll provide essential ... Continue Reading

Fire Prevention

  • Winter Season Outlook: Get Ready With These Simple Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published its winter weather outlook, covering the months of December 2024 through February 2025, and predicts a mixed bag of weather conditions, which will vary by region across the U.S. The key factor in ... Continue Reading
  • Ignite Awareness: October Fire Prevention Essentials After a long, hot summer, October brings cooler temperatures, colorful fall leaves and a hair-raising holiday in Halloween. It’s also notable for being National Fire Prevention Month, which serves as a reminder to take stock of fire hazards in your surroundings and make ... Continue Reading
  • How to Prevent Home Water and Fire Damage This Winter With the chilly winter months upon us, various issues can arise. Frozen and burst pipes can lead to severe water damage, while home heating systems - such as space heaters - can spark dangerous fire hazards. By implementing preventive measures, you, as a homeowner, can ... Continue Reading
  • Resolve to Be Ready for Home Disaster Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving you vulnerable and unprepared. However, by making a resolution to be ready for disasters, you can take proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. From calamities like hurricanes and flooding to fires or power outages, ... Continue Reading

Fire Restoration
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • How to Prevent Home Water and Fire Damage This Winter With the chilly winter months upon us, various issues can arise. Frozen and burst pipes can lead to severe water damage, while home heating systems - such as space heaters - can spark dangerous fire hazards. By implementing preventive measures, you, as a homeowner, can ... Continue Reading
  • Thanksgiving: 5 Fire Safety Facts Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, enjoying delicious meals and expressing gratitude. However, it is also important to be mindful of fire safety during this festive season. At ServiceMaster DSI, we believe in being prepared for the possibility of a ... Continue Reading
  • Comprehensive Workplace Fire Safety Measures for Your Business Ensuring the safety of your workplace from the threat of fire involves more than just installing smoke detectors. Every business is unique, and while some fire hazards are universal, various industries may require tailored efforts. In this blog post, we'll provide essential ... Continue Reading

Fire Safety
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Holiday Safety According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 155 home structure fires per year that began with the ignition of Christmas trees in 2018-2022. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $14 ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Season Outlook: Get Ready With These Simple Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published its winter weather outlook, covering the months of December 2024 through February 2025, and predicts a mixed bag of weather conditions, which will vary by region across the U.S. The key factor in ... Continue Reading
  • Plan and Prepare for Your Pet’s Safety in a Disaster We’ve all seen those heart-wrenching news reports after natural disasters: pets separated from their owners, left to fend for themselves. It's a scenario no pet owner wants to imagine. But here's the good news: Prevention through planning can go a long way in keeping our ... Continue Reading

Fire Safety Tips
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading

Flood
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading

Flood Damage
  • Where Can Flood Water Seep in a Chicago Home? Chicago homeowners know that weather in the Windy City can be unpredictable—especially when it comes to heavy rain and sudden storms. When those rainstorms turn into flash floods or sewage backups, your home could be at risk for serious water damage. Understanding exactly ... Continue Reading
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading

Flooded Basement
  • Essential Home Disaster Readiness Tasks You Might Miss Many of the essential, recommended tasks surrounding National Preparedness Month center around the safety of you and your household members. Creating an emergency action plan, gathering items for an emergency kit, and establishing lines of communication are all crucial for ... Continue Reading
  • What to Do If You Return Home to a Power Outage In a summer dominated by record-breaking storm activity, you may return from vacation to a house hit by a power outage. You probably have plenty to do before vacation and are reluctant to add tasks to your checklist. Preparing beforehand, though, and knowing what to do once ... Continue Reading

Frozen Pipes
  • Winterizing Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Your Property for Cold Weather As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, it's essential for business owners to prepare their properties for the challenges that cold weather can bring. From snow and ice to freezing temperatures and harsh winds, winter can take a toll on your business property. In ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Season Outlook: Get Ready With These Simple Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published its winter weather outlook, covering the months of December 2024 through February 2025, and predicts a mixed bag of weather conditions, which will vary by region across the U.S. The key factor in ... Continue Reading
  • Winterizing Your Home: A Guide to Protecting Your Property As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, it's a clear sign that winter is just around the corner. For homeowners, this means it's time to start preparing your home for the colder months. Winterizing your home is not only about staying warm and comfortable; it's ... Continue Reading
  • Busted! 3 Types of Leaky Pipes Explained When pipes fail or break, water leaks can create damage that requires significant restorative work. And, unfortunately, it doesn’t take a lot of water to cause damage. Pipes burst when exposed to freezing temperatures, high pressures, corrosion or anything that would weaken ... Continue Reading

hail damage
  • How to Protect Your Business from Hail in Chicago Hailstorms in Chicago can strike with little warning, leaving behind a trail of weather damage that disrupts business operations and incurs significant repair costs. Given the city's location in the Midwest, it's particularly susceptible to severe weather events, including ... Continue Reading

health risks
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

hidden mold
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

Holiday
  • Holiday Safety According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 155 home structure fires per year that began with the ignition of Christmas trees in 2018-2022. These fires caused multiple injuries and approximately $14 ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Season Outlook: Get Ready With These Simple Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published its winter weather outlook, covering the months of December 2024 through February 2025, and predicts a mixed bag of weather conditions, which will vary by region across the U.S. The key factor in ... Continue Reading
  • Winterizing Your Home: A Guide to Protecting Your Property As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, it's a clear sign that winter is just around the corner. For homeowners, this means it's time to start preparing your home for the colder months. Winterizing your home is not only about staying warm and comfortable; it's ... Continue Reading
  • Holiday Safety Tips for Businesses When most people think of safety measures for the holidays, they think of the home. But what shouldn't be forgotten is the office. From decorations and lights to candles and space heaters, many fire hazards come with the holiday season. Here are some tips to keep your ... Continue Reading

Home Restoration
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading

Home Safety
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading

Hurricane
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading
  • Plan and Prepare for Your Pet’s Safety in a Disaster We’ve all seen those heart-wrenching news reports after natural disasters: pets separated from their owners, left to fend for themselves. It's a scenario no pet owner wants to imagine. But here's the good news: Prevention through planning can go a long way in keeping our ... Continue Reading
  • Summer Severe Weather Guide 2023 From lightning to wind and tornadoes to hurricanes, summertime brings the potential for various severe weather conditions across the U.S. each year. Meteorologists anticipate another summer with storms likely. Accuweather’s 2023 summer weather outlook predicts July as the ... Continue Reading

Hurricane Damage
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading

hurricane preparedness
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading

Hurricane Safety Tips
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading
  • Plan and Prepare for Your Pet’s Safety in a Disaster We’ve all seen those heart-wrenching news reports after natural disasters: pets separated from their owners, left to fend for themselves. It's a scenario no pet owner wants to imagine. But here's the good news: Prevention through planning can go a long way in keeping our ... Continue Reading

ice dams prevention
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading

Insurance
  • File Under “Essential”: A Home Inventory Checklist Wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes are just a few natural disasters that can necessitate an emergency evacuation from your home. In addition to food, water and medicine, a good emergency kit should include essential documents. Ideally, a home inventory list would be part of ... Continue Reading

Mold
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading
  • How To Stop Mold in the Workplace (Before It Starts) Have you ever heard horror stories, or even worked in an office, factory, or hospital that had to shut down due to mold? Then you know all about the time and energy it takes to shut down operations, evacuate the staff and spend weeks getting rid of toxic mold. How does mold ... Continue Reading
  • Remove the Water - and the Worry Water damage can spread faster and farther than you may think. A small leak from the roof, for example, can trickle down the studs of your home and cause damage to your basement ceiling, dripping slowly from there to the carpet. Similarly, a shower head leak can flow to any ... Continue Reading
  • Mold Remediation: What Homeowners Can Expect Mold can grow anywhere moisture is present. In your home, even slight leaks or condensation from cooking or showering can create excess moisture that doesn’t dry properly on its own – eventually leading to mold. Mold growth can begin in as little as 24 to 48 hours after ... Continue Reading

Mold Detection
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

mold growth
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

Mold Prevention
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

mold removal
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading

Odor Removal
  • Summer Severe Weather Guide 2023 From lightning to wind and tornadoes to hurricanes, summertime brings the potential for various severe weather conditions across the U.S. each year. Meteorologists anticipate another summer with storms likely. Accuweather’s 2023 summer weather outlook predicts July as the ... Continue Reading

Press Release
  • ServiceMaster DSI Acquires New Corporate Office in Tampa, Florida ServiceMaster DSI, the nation's largest owner and operator of ServiceMaster Franchises, has announced the acquisition of a new corporate office in Tampa, Fla. This office will continue to provide disaster restoration services to home and business owners in Tampa and ... Continue Reading
  • ServiceMaster DSI acquires new corporate offices in Charlotte, NC, and Wichita, KS. ServiceMaster DSI, the nation's largest owner and operator of ServiceMaster Franchises, has announced the acquisition of two new corporate offices in Charlotte, NC, and Wichita, KS. These offices will continue to provide disaster restoration services to home and business ... Continue Reading

Prevent Flooding
  • Essential Home Disaster Readiness Tasks You Might Miss Many of the essential, recommended tasks surrounding National Preparedness Month center around the safety of you and your household members. Creating an emergency action plan, gathering items for an emergency kit, and establishing lines of communication are all crucial for ... Continue Reading

Residential
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading
  • Ignite Awareness: October Fire Prevention Essentials After a long, hot summer, October brings cooler temperatures, colorful fall leaves and a hair-raising holiday in Halloween. It’s also notable for being National Fire Prevention Month, which serves as a reminder to take stock of fire hazards in your surroundings and make ... Continue Reading
  • Essential Home Disaster Readiness Tasks You Might Miss Many of the essential, recommended tasks surrounding National Preparedness Month center around the safety of you and your household members. Creating an emergency action plan, gathering items for an emergency kit, and establishing lines of communication are all crucial for ... Continue Reading

Roof Leaks
  • Winterizing Your Home: A Guide to Protecting Your Property As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, it's a clear sign that winter is just around the corner. For homeowners, this means it's time to start preparing your home for the colder months. Winterizing your home is not only about staying warm and comfortable; it's ... Continue Reading

Smoke and Odor Removal
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading

spring
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading

Storm Damage
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading
  • Essential Home Disaster Readiness Tasks You Might Miss Many of the essential, recommended tasks surrounding National Preparedness Month center around the safety of you and your household members. Creating an emergency action plan, gathering items for an emergency kit, and establishing lines of communication are all crucial for ... Continue Reading

Thanksgiving
  • Thanksgiving: 5 Fire Safety Facts Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with loved ones, enjoying delicious meals and expressing gratitude. However, it is also important to be mindful of fire safety during this festive season. At ServiceMaster DSI, we believe in being prepared for the possibility of a ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Weather Outlook: How to Prepare Your Home How extreme will winter be this year? It's an important question for homeowners trying to protect their houses against the worst of the winter season – whether that be due to snow and ice, increased rainfall or even severe storms. In general, here are a few things to know ... Continue Reading

Tornado Damage
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Protect Your Property from Water Damage While You're Away Spring break is a popular time for families to travel together. It’s important to have peace of mind while you're away. Here are five helpful preparedness tips to help protect your home: 1: Turn Off Water Valves: Dishwasher, Sink and Washing Machine. Help prevent the risk of ... Continue Reading

Tornado Safety Tips
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading

Tornadoes
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading

Water Damage
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading
  • Weathering the Storm: 2024 Recap & A Look Ahead Disasters in 2024 weren't limited to tropical storms: The NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports that as of November 1, 2024, there have been 24 confirmed weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Season Outlook: Get Ready With These Simple Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published its winter weather outlook, covering the months of December 2024 through February 2025, and predicts a mixed bag of weather conditions, which will vary by region across the U.S. The key factor in ... Continue Reading

water damage mitigation
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading

Water Mitigation
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Stay Ready, Stay Safe: Preparing for Seasonal Severe Weather Events According to an AccuWeather spring forecast, we're in for a highly active, severe weather season. A recent and devastating round of tornadoes and thunderstorms across a wide swath of the central, southern and eastern states have borne that prediction out. How can you prepare ... Continue Reading
  • How To Stop Mold in the Workplace (Before It Starts) Have you ever heard horror stories, or even worked in an office, factory, or hospital that had to shut down due to mold? Then you know all about the time and energy it takes to shut down operations, evacuate the staff and spend weeks getting rid of toxic mold. How does mold ... Continue Reading
  • Remove the Water - and the Worry Water damage can spread faster and farther than you may think. A small leak from the roof, for example, can trickle down the studs of your home and cause damage to your basement ceiling, dripping slowly from there to the carpet. Similarly, a shower head leak can flow to any ... Continue Reading

Water Restoration
  • Lights Out, Storm’s On: Preparing for Summer Power Outages One can look at summer's arrival as a case of the good, the bad, and the ugly. While the increasing warmth and plans for summer activities are welcome, there’s also an increase in summer storms and other severe weather events. Unfortunately, those conditions bring a risk of ... Continue Reading
  • 10 Frozen Pipe Prevention Tips Cold Winters Require a Plan for Frozen Water Pipe Prevention Frozen pipes are a major water damage risk during the winter season. Pipes can freeze at your property when temperatures drop rapidly or stay below the freezing point (32° Fahrenheit/ 0° Celsius) for an extended ... Continue Reading
  • How to Find a Restoration Company You Can Trust When disaster strikes and home repairs are necessary, it's hard to know where to turn. After a tornado, flood or other disaster, it's not uncommon to see contractors inundate your neighborhood, promising the best deals and speediest repair. Unfortunately, the "discounts" you ... Continue Reading
  • Remove the Water - and the Worry Water damage can spread faster and farther than you may think. A small leak from the roof, for example, can trickle down the studs of your home and cause damage to your basement ceiling, dripping slowly from there to the carpet. Similarly, a shower head leak can flow to any ... Continue Reading

Weather
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading
  • Protect Your Property from Water Damage While You're Away Spring break is a popular time for families to travel together. It’s important to have peace of mind while you're away. Here are five helpful preparedness tips to help protect your home: 1: Turn Off Water Valves: Dishwasher, Sink and Washing Machine. Help prevent the risk of ... Continue Reading
  • Preparing Your Home for Winter in Warm-Climate Cities When you think of winter preparations, your location may not be the first place that comes to mind. However, even in typically warm-weather locales, it's essential to get your home ready for the cooler months. Winter in these cities might not bring blizzards and icy ... Continue Reading
  • Winterizing Your Home: A Guide to Protecting Your Property As the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp, it's a clear sign that winter is just around the corner. For homeowners, this means it's time to start preparing your home for the colder months. Winterizing your home is not only about staying warm and comfortable; it's ... Continue Reading

Weather Alerts
  • Understanding the Hazards of Hurricanes Hurricane season is ramping up. Tropical storm activity is typically at its highest in September, and the season lasts another few months until November 30. There are various hazards brought on by tropical cyclone events, which are pervasive and extend as far as 100 miles ... Continue Reading

weather damage
  • What to Do If You Return Home to a Power Outage In a summer dominated by record-breaking storm activity, you may return from vacation to a house hit by a power outage. You probably have plenty to do before vacation and are reluctant to add tasks to your checklist. Preparing beforehand, though, and knowing what to do once ... Continue Reading

Wildfire
  • Summer Severe Weather Guide 2023 From lightning to wind and tornadoes to hurricanes, summertime brings the potential for various severe weather conditions across the U.S. each year. Meteorologists anticipate another summer with storms likely. Accuweather’s 2023 summer weather outlook predicts July as the ... Continue Reading
  • Wildfire Preparedness and Safety for Businesses: Protecting Your Assets and Employees Wildfire safety is important for businesses in many parts of the U.S. It is the practice of protecting people, property, and natural resources from the risk of wildfires. It requires a combination of prevention, preparedness, and response to ensure that businesses are able ... Continue Reading

Winter
  • Winterizing Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide to Preparing Your Property for Cold Weather As the temperatures drop and winter approaches, it's essential for business owners to prepare their properties for the challenges that cold weather can bring. From snow and ice to freezing temperatures and harsh winds, winter can take a toll on your business property. In ... Continue Reading
  • How to Prevent Home Water and Fire Damage This Winter With the chilly winter months upon us, various issues can arise. Frozen and burst pipes can lead to severe water damage, while home heating systems - such as space heaters - can spark dangerous fire hazards. By implementing preventive measures, you, as a homeowner, can ... Continue Reading
  • How to Find Your Main Water Valve How to Find A Main Water Valve for Shut-off in an Emergency Water leaks and other disasters always seem to happen when you least expect it. When you’re already facing costly water damage, the last thing you want is more rising water and flooding to make the situation worse. ... Continue Reading
  • Resolve to Be Ready for Home Disaster Disasters can strike at any moment, leaving you vulnerable and unprepared. However, by making a resolution to be ready for disasters, you can take proactive steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. From calamities like hurricanes and flooding to fires or power outages, ... Continue Reading

Winter Weather
  • Ice Damming: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Home Chicago is known for its heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and fluctuating thaws. Wintertime in Chicago creates perfect conditions for ice dams to form and cause water damage. Ice dams are much more than a winter inconvenience; they can lead to major water damage, mold, ... Continue Reading
  • Navigating Mold Prevention Through the Season’s Temperature Twists As winter melts into spring, the changes between cooler and warmer weather can make home maintenance a battle. The temperature fluctuations create ideal conditions for mold growth, which can thrive amid increased moisture, condensation, and indoor heating. We'll look at some ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Weather Woes: The Risks and Remedies for Water and Fire Damage Winter weather brings a host of hazardous conditions that can threaten your home: snowstorms, freezing rain, ice storms, and persistent freezing temperatures. Water damage is the most common result, but winter weather conditions can deliver a risk of fire damage as well. ... Continue Reading
  • Winter Season Outlook: Get Ready With These Simple Tips The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently published its winter weather outlook, covering the months of December 2024 through February 2025, and predicts a mixed bag of weather conditions, which will vary by region across the U.S. The key factor in ... Continue Reading