Backpack Emergency Card

8/11/2023 (Permalink)

EMERGENCY!  

Emergencies can strike anytime, anywhere, including when your kids are at school. No one ever likes to think about the ‘what if’. But it’s even worse to think ‘if only’.  

The more prepared we are for an emergency, the more peace of mind we can have in a stressful situation.  

Here are some steps you can take to be prepared in case of an emergency at your child’s school: 

Know the School’s Emergency Plan 

It’s important to know how the school will communicate with you in case of a schoolwide emergency as well as the school’s evacuation plan. You also will want to know what their plan is to reunite you with your child during or after an emergency. The phone lines at the school will likely be overrun with calls from concerned parents, so the more you know what the plan is ahead of time, the better. 

Emergency Contact Information 

Keep your contact information up to date with the school.  

Make sure you have 1-3 trusted people who could pick your child up from school if there is a situation where you aren’t able to. Review the list with your child and be sure they are comfortable with who those people are, what their vehicles look like and how to find their phone numbers. Including this Backpack Emergency Card could be very useful! 

Communicate this list with your school. 

Pick-up/Drop off Location 

Review the pick-up and drop off location with your child, and make sure that your other emergency contacts know where that is as well. It is a good idea to have an alternate location just in case you cannot get to them in a timely manner, or if your usual pick-up spot is not accessible. 

Going back to school can come with feelings of anticipation and stress. Reduce the stress by having a plan! 

Hey Honey, what's that water stain on the ceiling from?

6/6/2023 (Permalink)

A water stain in your home, especially on drywall, can be the start of a bigger problem.  While drywall is durable, it can sustain damage when exposed to water for too long.  If the damage is not addressed quickly, the structural integrity becomes compromised, causing it to become soft, weak, and susceptible to microbial growth.

Staining on drywall, especially on ceilings usually leads to a couple common causes in homes.  1.) Plumbing Fixtures – improper installation, wear and tear causing failures, aging of the fixtures themselves.  2.) Roof Leaks - improper installation, wear, and tear & aging.  You see the pattern.

The key to preventing microbial growth on drywall is to address the situation as quickly as possible.  Making sure that the affected area is dried out properly and that the humidity level is regulated to an acceptable level.  Putting a fan on the affected area although is helpful may not be enough depending on the level of moisture in the building materials.  Dehumidifiers are extremely helpful in regulating the humidity of the affected area and house in general. 

The longer you wait, the chances of you having a bigger problem are highly likely.

If you or someone you know unfortunately suffers such a fire or other emergency call SERVPRO of Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield & NW Wisconsin Rapids at 715-544-4855 and we can dispatch a crew to make sure that we make your situation, “Like it never even happened.”

Common Cause of Electrical Fires in Homes or Businesses are faulty outlets.

5/18/2023 (Permalink)

Did you know that most electrical fires are caused by faulty outlets that have worn out sockets that are no longer properly grounded because of the age and use of the outlet?  As things get older and are used more often the wiring behind outlets wears well and the wires loosen over time and potentially break causing a fire.

There are nearly 30,000 electrical fires in the U.S. per year that cause an estimated $1.1 billion in property damage and over 300 deaths.  The winter months seem to be the most common time of year, but anytime of the year you can unfortunately experience a house fire.

Some ways to prevent outlet electrical fires in your home or business.

1. Don’t overload your outlets.
2. Use only GFCI outlets near water.
3. Keep flammable objects away from electrical outlets.

If you or someone you know unfortunately suffers such a fire or other emergency call SERVPRO of Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield & NW Wisconsin Rapids at 715-544-4855 and we can dispatch a crew to make sure that we make your situation, “Like it never even happened.”

Water Damage

5/3/2023 (Permalink)

Have you ever experienced walking down into your basement and reaching the last step realizing that your basement is flooded? If you have you know all to well the headaches that come with that, not to mention the work that lies ahead.

Most homeowners’ first reaction is to get a shop vac and some box fans and start extracting water and get air movement going.  But little do they know that if the walls are drywall the water can and will most likely wick up causing headaches if not dried properly.

Call SERVPRO of Stevens Point and Wausau, NW Wisconsin Rapids & Marshfield to do the work for you and make sure that we make your situation, "Like it never even happened."

Office/24 Hr. Emergency Number

715-544-4855

Commercial Water Damage

5/3/2023 (Permalink)

Can you as a business owner or landlord afford to be told you need to close or have your tenants move out because of an emergency? 

Many times, when a business or apartment building suffers an emergency water loss those words are often used.  At SERVPRO we try to make sure your business interruptions are as little as possible and that your tenants are back in their apartments as soon as possible to retain them.  We know the importance of running a business and want to make sure your up and running in no time.

If your business suffers a water loss and you need the experts to get your business back on track as fast as possible call on the experts at SERVPRO of Stevens Point and Wausau, NW Wisconsin Rapids & Marshfield at 715-544-4855.

You can make sure that we'll make your situation, "Like it never even happened."