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Are you prepared to care for your pets and get them to a safe place if disaster strikes??

May 7, 2019 By Sarah

PLANNING AHEAD WILL SAVE PRECIOUS TIME AND KEEP PETS SAFE!

PREPARE, PREPARE, PREPARE!

Have a Pet Emergency Kit ready to go! Make
sure to include a 5-7 day supply to include:

  • Wet & Dry Food – Don’t forget a can opener!
  • Bottled Water
  • Bowls
  • 2-Week Supply of Medications
  • Medical Records
  • Written list to include the name/number of
    your pets’ veterinarian, feeding routines,
    medical history, behavioral issues or
    anything that may be pertinent to anyone
    who needs to take care of your pet in your
    absence.
  • Pet First Aid Kit
  • Extra Collar, Leash & Identification Tag
  • Crate or sturdy carrier
  • Litter Box & Litter
  • Disposable Bags
  • Paper Towels
  • Blanket
  • Recent photos of your pet.
  • Toys & treats

PRO TIP! Have 1 photo of only your pet and have 1 photo of you with your pet to prove ownership, if necessary.

RESEARCH

Make sure you know where the pet-friendly
hotels are.

Not all evacuation shelters accept pets, so
research shelters now and keep the info in
your Emergency Kit.

Reach out to family and friends. Make
arrangements ahead of time to find out who may
be able to shelter your pet in an emergency.

MORE TIPS!

1. KNOW WHERE TO LOOK FOR YOUR PET IF THEY’RE AFRAID SO YOU CAN EVACUATE FASTER!

2. PUT A PET RESCUE DECAL ON A DOOR OR WINDOW SO FIRST RESPONDERS KNOW THAT THERE ARE PETS INSIDE!  YOU CAN ORDER A FREE PET SAFETY PACK ONLINE FROM THE ASPCA, WHICH INCLUDES THIS ALONG WITH OTHER IMPORTANT PET SAFETY INFORMATION!

3. MICROCHIP!  ACCORDING TO A 2009 STUDY PERFORMED BY OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE RETURN-TO-OWNER RATE FOR CATS WAS 20 TIMES HIGHER AND FOR DOGS 2.5 TIMES HIGHER FOR MICROCHIPPED PETS THAN WERE THE RATES OF RETURN FOR ALL STRAY CATS AND DOGS THAT ENTERED THE SHELTERS!

Site: https://www.aspca.org

Filed Under: News, Uncategorized

Kitchen Fire Prevention Tips

January 31, 2018 By zentech

kitchen fire prevention tipsDid you know that kitchen fires are the leading causes of residential fires? Without taking the proper precautions, cooking can be a hazard. Luckily, avoiding a kitchen fire is very easy and simple if you follow the kitchen fire prevention tips listed in today’s post.

  1. Don’t leave the kitchen

The main culprit of kitchen fires is an unattended stove. If you have things cooking, don’t leave the kitchen. If you must leave, turn off the stove or oven, and remove your pots and pans from the heat. If your eyes are on the stove, you will vastly reduce the chances of a fire occurring in the kitchen.

  1. Keep the stovetop clean and clear

A cluttered stove area can cause a fire. Kitchen towels, paper, appliance cords, uncovered oil, and other flammable items need to be kept away from the stovetop. Be sure to clean the stovetop regularly. Food debris and leftover grease can easily ignite with enough heat. Also, before you begin cooking, remove excess oil and grease from the exterior of your pots and pans.

  1. Be careful with cooking oils

Avoid using an oil with a low smoke point for high heat cooking, as it can catch fire. Also, don’t carelessly discard hot cooking oil. Many fires have been caused by putting hot oil in a garbage can with other flammable items.

  1. Dress to cook

While you may look good wearing a suit or a long dress, you’ll be safer if you wear clothing that’s more kitchen-appropriate while you’re cooking. Loose and long clothing can accidently catch on fire. If you ever noticed a cooking apron, it has cut-off or shortened sleeves, and it has string that is meant to keep the apron and your clothes tight to your body.

  1. Use appliances carefully

Kitchen appliances can cause fires if not used and maintained correctly. Keeps your cords away from oil and liquids. Remove food debris and oil from the appliances. Replace your power cords if they are damaged in some way. If an appliance is malfunctioning, stop using it and get it fixed or replaced.

  1. Keep a fire extinguisher nearby

In the event of a fire, an extinguisher can quickly stop it from spreading. Don’t have the extinguisher stored too close too the stove, as that can make it hard to reach during a stove fire. Ensure that you know how to use it, too.

  1. Be prepared

In addition to having, and knowing how to use, a fire extinguisher, you need to know how to react in case of a fire. Don’t use water to put out the fire, and don’t attempt to transfer a burning pot or pan to the sink—doing so can unwittingly cause the fire to spread. Quickly use an extinguisher if you have one. If the fire is getting out of control, quickly leave the home and call the authorities.

Kitchen fires can occur for a variety of reasons. However, if you apply these kitchen fire prevention tips, you will greatly reduce the chance of your kitchen catching on fire. For more info, contact Damage control today. 

Filed Under: Tips

Flood Safety Tips for Homeowners

January 22, 2018 By zentech

damage-conrol-water-damageAnywhere it rains, a flood can occur. If you’re unprepared, it can lead to catastrophic consequences for your home.  When preparing for a flood, follow the flood safety tips for homeowners listed in this blog post.

Survival Kit Preparation

There are certain items you absolutely need before and after a flood. Here are the most essential items:

  • 3-7 Days of food and water. This includes non-perishable packaged or canned foods. Be sure to have at least one gallon per person, or enough water to last 3-7 days in your household.
  • First aid kit. In the event that you or your loved ones suffer bodily harm, a first aid kit can be extremely useful. Be sure to include any important medications that you need to take.
  • Flashlights and batteries. In major floods, the electricity can go out, which can make it dangerous to navigate at night. Be sure to carry multiple working flashlights with backup batteries, as they may come in handy.
  • Cash. Banks and ATMs may not be open during a major flood, so it’s imperative that you have enough cash to last 3-7 days. This is especially important if you’re evacuating the area.

Protecting the Home – Flood Safety Tips for Homeowners

  1. Flood-proof your electrical systems. Cover or raise any open sockets, switches, circuit breakers and wiring.  
  2. Protect your household’s equipment. Any boilers, central air conditioning units, and general HVAC equipment can be vulnerable to floods because they are usually positioned at the lowest level of a home. If possible, consider elevating your home’s equipment above ground level to a higher floor. If you have any outdoor equipment, you will need to have it anchored and elevated as well. Whether you hire someone, or you do it yourself, ensure that you consult with your insurance agency before you make these adjustments.
  3. Minimize sewage water backup. If your home’s sewer system is backed up, sewage can invade your home during a flood. To prevent this, install an interior or exterior backflow valve. These backflow valves will remove some of the pressure that’s on the sewer mainlines.
  4. Waterproof the interior and exterior walls. If water floods into the interior, your home will suffer major damage. Protective waterproof coatings and sealing materials act as a buffer for flooding.
  5. Anchor fuels tanks. Floodwaters can jeopardize fuel tanks, which can pose serious harm to you and your home. Whether the fuel tank is in the basement or outside the home, it can erupt and contaminate your area with oil. We recommend that you take preemptive actions to protect the tanks.

 

Stay Safe

During a major flood, the best thing you can do is make real attempts to keep you and your family safe. Monitor weather alerts, keep your house and car fully stocked supplies with essential supplies, and be prepared to quickly evacuate the area—if necessary.  For more info, contact Damage Control today!

Filed Under: Tips

Smoke Damage Repair Before & After

December 21, 2017 By zentech

Another Before & After! This figure was smoke damaged and cleaned in a Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine. This specialized piece of equipment, which looks like a large tub, uses ultrasound waves to bathe objects after they’ve been damaged. This machine creates millions of tiny ‘explosions’ that lift the dirt off of objects without damaging the object itself. It’s often used on items like the figure below, which would be extremely difficult to clean by hand because of all of the little nooks and crannies! It also works well on jewelry and can even be used on electronics when used in conjunction with our other electronic cleaning equipment!

 

Filed Under: Before & After

Spotless Cleaners Surprise Breakfast

November 21, 2017 By zentech

Spotless Cleaners surprised our staff with an amazing catered breakfast from The Glider Diner, which just reopened a few weeks ago after sustaining damage from a fire!

Filed Under: Community

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