Celebrating Regional Emergency Preparedness

5/19/2022 (Permalink)

Earlier in the month of May, our team celebrated the Regional Emergency Preparedness Day alongside so many awesome people!

The City of Smiths Station and Russell County Emergency Management were both hosts of the event (amongst others). 

We had a great tent setup that not only showcased equipment and provided some snacks, but also had a corn hole setup for everyone to get their game on. Did we see you there?! If not, we'd love to see you at the next one! We'll be sure to share when it happens next on our social media.

SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!

Meet our team!

5/11/2022 (Permalink)

If you don't already follow along with us on social media, you're missing out on weekly introductions to members of our team. 

Each Tuesday, we share a #TeamMemberTuesday post that introduces a member of our SERVPRO family! You get to put a face with a name and learn a few things about them. You may have even met them if you're a customer of ours! 

Be sure to go comment and say hello each week as we continue to introduce our team.

You can follow along with the series on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. 

SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!

Celebrating Mother's Day

5/9/2022 (Permalink)

Happy Mother's Day to the moms on our team!

We love celebrating our team any chance we get, but Mother's Day feels extra special.

These ladies wear many hats, but we know that their most important hat is being a mother. How sweet of a moment it was when a few of our team members brought up getting roses for those on our team that were moms. We knew we wanted to share this on our blog because it truly speaks to what an amazing team that we have and what it means to be part of the SERVPRO family.

Mother's Day is always celebrated on the second Sunday in May and has been an official US holiday since 1914.

Since we weren't at work on Sunday, of course, we took the opportunity to celebrate these moms last Friday. We wouldn't be the company we are today without each of you!

Lightning Safety Tips

2/11/2022 (Permalink)

Lightning: What You Need to Know

• NO PLACE outside is safe when thunderstorms are in the area!!
• If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to strike you.
• When you hear thunder, immediately move to safe shelter: a substantial building with electricity or plumbing or an enclosed, metal-topped vehicle with windows up.
• Stay in safe shelter at least 30 minutes after you hear the last sound of thunder.

Indoor Lightning Safety

• Stay off corded phones, computers and other electrical equipment that put you in direct contact with electricity.
• Avoid plumbing, including sinks, baths and faucets.
• Stay away from windows and doors, and stay off porches.
• Do not lie on concrete floors, and do not lean against concrete walls.

Last Resort Outdoor Risk Reduction Tips

If you are caught outside with no safe shelter anywhere nearby the following actions may reduce your risk:

• Immediately get off elevated areas such as hills, mountain ridges or peaks
• Never lie flat on the ground
• Never shelter under an isolated tree
• Never use a cliff or rocky overhang for shelter
• Immediately get out and away from ponds, lakes and other bodies of water
• Stay away from objects that conduct electricity (barbed wire fences, power lines, windmills, etc.)

Thank you to Weather.gov for providing the above information for us to share with our audience!

When Do Tornadoes Happen?

2/10/2022 (Permalink)

Did you know that tornadoes can happen any time of year? While tornadoes occur most often in the spring and summer months, they can occur at any time of year. They are most likely to occur between 3PM and 9PM, but they can happen at all hours of the day and night.

Tornado season usually refers to the time of year the U.S. sees the most tornadoes. The peak “tornado season” for the southern Plains is from May into early June. On the Gulf coast, it is earlier in the spring. In the northern Plains and upper Midwest, tornado season is in June or July. But, don’t forget that tornadoes can happen at any time of year.

Thank you to FEMA & the NOAA NSSL for providing the above information for us to share with our customers. 

If a storm comes through and causes damage to your home or business, you can trust us to take care of you and make it "Like it never even happened."

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned

2/10/2022 (Permalink)

Last year, we shared what it means to be Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned. However, with the rise of Omicron variant, we wanted to re-share this blog post to make sure that our local community knows that we are here to help.

At SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee, we’re dedicated to inspiring confidence in communities across the country as we find our way to a new normal. And we’re doing just that with Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned.

Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, our new defensive pathogen cleaning program, goes way beyond standard janitorial cleaning practices. This is proactive viral pathogen cleaning. With over 50 years of experience in biochemical spill remediation and decontamination, you can trust SERVPRO Franchise Professionals to bring a higher standard of clean to the places we gather.

So how does it work? It’s grounded in our unique 3 C’s:

• Consult: Not all businesses are the same, so we’ll tailor a bespoke cleaning program based on the unique needs of each facility.
  
  
• Clean: Based on the agreed plan, an expert deep clean is initiated using our proprietary EPA-Approved Hospital-Grade cleaning solutions and always adhering to the leading level of cleaning and decontamination standards set by the CDC.
  
  
• Certify: You’ll know a business is Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned by the shield posted on their front window. Along with digital emblems and other collateral, this beacon represents their commitment to the comfort and security of their employees, customers and community.

Adventures of Dehu: Our Elf on the Shelf

12/15/2021 (Permalink)

Meet Dehu!

We are halfway through the month of December. Woohoo! We love to get in the Christmas spirit around our office. In the past few years, we have been visited by Dehu, our Elf on the Shelf! Yep! He comes to visit our warehouse in Smiths Station, Alabama leading up to Christmas. He hides around our office and warehouse each night and waits for one our employees to find him.

We look forward to being able to share his hiding spot each day during the week after he is found by one of our team members! If you're not already following us on social media, this is a great time to do so and to have something to look forward to each day. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

So... where do you think we will find Dehu next?

What is a tornado?

10/5/2021 (Permalink)

You probably know what a tornado is, but do you know the technical definition? According to Weather.gov, a tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornadoes are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees, and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Tornadoes can occur at any time of day or night and at any time of the year. Although tornadoes are most common in the Central Plains and the southeastern United States, they have been reported in all 50 states.

If your home or business is damaged by a tornado, we are here to help 24/7/355.

SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!

What's Your Flood Risk?

9/21/2021 (Permalink)

Floods can occur in any season. Anywhere it rains, it can flood!

If you don't know your flood risk, we have a tip for you! You can visit this website and enter your address to figure out your flood risk level. We thought this FEMA tool was great and so we wanted to dedicate an entire blog post to sharing it with you. We encourage each of you to take a look so you can determine your risk level and be prepared.

SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!

Emergency READY Profile For Your Alabama Business

9/21/2021 (Permalink)

It's been quite some time since we shared about our Emergency READY Profiles for your business, so we wanted to talk more about it in today's blog. As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.

By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.
  This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.

• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
  It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.

• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
  This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.

• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.
  You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.

• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
  This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.

• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.
  Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

SERVPRO of Phenix City, Eufaula and Tuskegee is locally owned and operated, so we’re already close by and ready to respond immediately when you need us. We make disaster "Like it never even happened." Give us a call today at (334)-298-8252!