Every year in the United States there are over 100,000 wildfires that damage approximately 5 million acres of land. In the first nine months of 2015, over 8 million acres have already burned. This is 200% higher compared to the same months in 2014. *iii.org. As of September this year,… Read more »
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Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?
This year’s National Preparedness Month theme from FEMA and Ready.gov is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Disasters such as storms, flooding, hurricanes, and fires occur year-round throughout North America, which is why it is so important to be ready. Creating a plan and practicing it with your… Read more »
Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis
August, the time to squeeze in last-minute vacations, get hyped for football season, and prepare for school to start. Whether you’re buying school supplies for your elementary student, prepping your teen for high school, or improving your own education, remember these few safety tips to this month run as smoothly… Read more »
Impact of Wildfires with Safety Advice from Paul Davis
As of July 30 of this year, at least 14 wildfires were spread throughout the state of California. This year alone, wildfire conditions have been the worst on record along the West Coast, but wildfires have the potential to affect most areas of North America. Within just 13 states, $237… Read more »
Flooding occurs more than any other natural disaster in America!
So far this summer, areas of the United States have encountered record setting rainfall causing floods to streets, commercial buildings and homes. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California over the weekend! Have you thought about what you would do if flooding occurred in your… Read more »
Watch Your Fingers! Sparklers Can Get As Hot As 1800 Degrees!
Fireworks shows are one of the best parts of a July 4th celebration, but thousands of people are injured each 4th of July due to firework burns. The best thing you can do is to leave the fireworks displays to the professionals. However, if you choose to set them off… Read more »
Is Your Summer Vacation Approaching? Prep Your House with these Suggestions from Paul Davis!
Summer is officially here June 21, which means many of you will be reaching for the swimmies, surf boards and beach umbrellas to get ready for vacation. While you’re busy laying out the perfect attire, remember to prepare your house for vacation too. There are many key security and property… Read more »
Paul Davis CT NY Receives Top Customer Experience Award of 2014!
Paul Davis Restoration Office Serving Fairfield and Westchester Counties Receives Top Customer Experience Award at 2015 Convention! RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (May 4, 2015) – Paul Davis Restoration of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, a leading provider of water, fire, mold and storm damage restoration for residential and commercial properties, received the top… Read more »
Just Ask Paul! What is a Storm Surge?
First of all, what is a storm surge? The National Weather Service states “a storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.” Did you know a storm surge is one of the most deadly parts of a hurricane? In… Read more »
Prepared for Memorial Day Holiday? Take A Peek at the Following Tips from Paul Davis
The last Monday of May is next week, which is when we pay tribute to the troops who served in the United States armed forces and gave their lives for this great nation. On the one hand, Memorial Day is a commemorative holiday when we give thanks for our troops,… Read more »