In the blink of an eye, natural disasters have the immeasurable power to overwhelm homes, structures and communities. The intense physical impact of tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes and flooding is costly, and the lives of families in the wake of the devastation are instantly turned upside down. In fact, the National ...

Here are some tips on the potential damage that can be caused during storm season. Lightning is a natural phenomenon. Dazzling spectacles of light and roars of thunder grace the skies during storms, captivating onlookers with instantaneous displays. Lightning is no stranger. In fact, lightning strikes the continental U.S. at ...

When a disaster causes serious damage in a home or building, anything within is susceptible to experiencing significant, and even permanent damage.  All types of materials within your home from the wood, drywall, and other building materials that make up the structural core of your home, to the furniture and ...

Nature is a wonder, whether it’s a light spring rain or a cool, breezy afternoon. When nature unleashes its claws, however, the disasters cause homeowners to wonder how they will handle the resulting chaos. A storm can be both beautiful and fearsome. Storms are common occurrences in nature. The variations of ...

Residents of southern Texas now have a trusted provider of cleaning and restoration services as Restoration Master Finder has added a new location based out of Harlingen, TX. RainbowInternational Restoration Services provides professional disaster restoration and cleaning services to homes and businesses in Harlingen, TX as well as McAllen, Brownsville, ...

Most people have at least a basic fire safety plan in place at home, but it’s also important to practice fire safety at work. Adults sometimes spend more time at work than at home, so it’s crucial to know how to minimize the risks of fires. Preventing Commercial Building Fires Many ideas ...

Home is a place where many people feel most secure. Families relax in the great indoors, enjoying each other’s company in safety. A properly secured home also offers ease to homeowners when they’re away, whether for a few hours or several weeks, knowing they can return with peace of mind. Nearly ...

It takes a lot of time and effort until people can resume their normal lives after a natural disaster. Over the last several decades alone, natural disasters have killed millions of people and adversely affected the lives of billions more. In addition to the severe accidents and substantial structural damage ...

Now that the hurricane storms have passed, the ravaged communities in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico, and other areas of the Caribbean are working to recover and get their lives back to normal.  ServiceMaster 24 Hour of Tampa, FL has been working nonstop to help these communities recover from the damage.

If you are returning to your property for the first time since the hurricane, make sure you inspect your home for storm damage with the following checklist.  If you want to help the hurricane victims, the second section of this blog contains information on how you can help the hurricane relief effort.