Numerous reasons exist for families to evacuate their homes. Evacuation advisories can be sudden, or officials may give advanced warning to members of the community to leave their homes.Evacuation may be spurred by natural disasters, such as an earthquake, fire, flood, hurricane, volcano, tornado or landslide. Other natural catastrophes that ...

When a disaster strikes, a quick and adequate response is your only chance to stay safe and recover in short order. To be able to react fast and effectively, however, you need to be well prepared – both at home and at work.Proper preparation will help you protect lives ...

Budgeting for emergency home repairs is good practice. Homeowners can expect to shell out a few hundred dollars or more to repair or replace unexpected household issues. Appliance Malfunctions Be sure to call a restoration company right away for any significant damage caused to your home.The water heater is notorious for ...

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 ...