Tips for Keeping Food Supplies Safe During a Power Outage in St. Clair Shores?

5/30/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

Powerful storms can knock down trees and powerlines and cause power outages at any time of the year in St. Clair Shores. Our local in St. Clair Shores team offers these tips from the United States Department of Agriculture for keeping food supplies safe during a power outage:

• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
• The refrigerator will keep food safe for up to 4 hours. If the power is off longer, you can transfer food to a cooler and fill it with ice or frozen gel packs. Make sure there is enough ice to keep food in the cooler at 40°F or below. Add more ice to the cooler as it begins to melt.
• A full freezer will hold the temperature for approximately 48 hours (24 hours if it is half full)
• Obtain dry ice or block ice if your power is going to be out for a prolonged period. Fifty pounds of dry ice should hold an 18-cubic-foot freezer for 2 days. 
• In freezers, food in the front, in the door, or in small, thin packages will defrost faster than large, thick items or food in the back or bottom of the unit

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When your St. Clair Shores home or commercial business has storm damage, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your property damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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How Can I Keep Mold from Growing in My Warren Home?

5/16/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in mold damage restoration services in Macomb County.

Our local team in St. Clair Shores has been restoring mold damage in Warren for many years. The State of Michigan website offers many helpful resources about locating and preventing mold from growing in a home or building. Here is some information to prevent mold from growing in your home:

How do I stop mold from growing in my home?

For mold to grow, the spores need about two days of dampness in order to put down good “roots.” If you discover a leak or a large spill, dry the area right away using towels to soak up as much water as possible. Then use a fan, if you have one, to blow air over the area to dry it completely.

Here are some other things you can do:

• Always use the vent fan on your stove when cooking
• Turn on the vent fan in your bathroom when taking a shower
• If you have a damp basement or live in a basement apartment, use a dehumidifier

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When you discover mold growing in your Warren home or commercial business, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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Heavy Rain Causes Water Intrusion Damage in Grosse Pointe Shores?

5/2/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in storm damage restoration services in Macomb County.

Heavy rains can wreak havoc on homes and businesses. Water is invasive and will find its way into homes and businesses through foundation cracks, leaking windowsills, clogged rain gutters, and damaged roofs. Our local team in St. Clair Shores has been restoring water damage in Grosse Pointe Shores for many years. We have the training, equipment, and experience to restore water damage quickly and efficiently. Here are some tips for things you can do to stay safe from the State of Michigan’s website:

Signs:

• Heavy rainfall
• High river and lake levels
• Dams in the area

During:

• Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Disconnect all electrical equipment.
• Do not walk through moving water. Six inches is enough water to knock you down.
• Do not drive in flooded areas. Six inches of water can cause you to lose control and two feet of water can sweep away your car. Remember: Turn around, don't drown.
• Listen to local media reports for information about if the water supply is safe to drink
• Avoid contacting flood waters because they can be contaminated by hazardous liquids and may contain sharp debris
• Report and stay 25 feet away from downed power lines

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When your home or business in Grosse Pointe Shores has water damage, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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Disaster Supply Kit Saves Family in Roseville During Storm?

4/18/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

The rainiest month in Roseville is April, with 12 days of rain, and averaging 2.1 inches of rainfall. With heavy rain comes the opportunity for water intrusion and flooding issues. Our local team in St. Clair Shores is a trusted leader in storm and water damage mitigation and restoration.

The Saint Clair County website encourages residents to have enough supplies to last on their own for three days or more in the event of an emergency.

• Two-week supply of water (one gallon per person per day)
• Two-week supply of non-perishable food packaged or canned
• Non-electric can opener and non-breakable eating and drinking utensils
• One complete change of clothing for each person, sturdy work clothes, shoes, socks, extra underwear, and rain or snow gear.
• Towels, blankets, pillows, and sleeping bags
• First aid kit and handbook
• Battery-operated radio, flashlight or lantern, extra batteries
• Heating source (camp stove or canned heat stove), extra fuel, and matches
• Credit cards, cash, car keys, birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s licenses, and other household documents
• Items for infants, elderly, or disabled family members
• Household bleach or water-purifying tablets
• Paper towels and toilet paper
• Emergency car kit

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When your Roseville home or commercial business has a water intrusion issue from heavy rain or other storm damage, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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Broken Pipe Floods Business in St. Clair Shores?

4/3/2023 (Permalink)

We are leaders in emergency water damage restoration services in Macomb County.

When your business has a water damage emergency, fast mitigation is required to pull the bulk of the water rapidly, minimizing the chances of further damage and more time-consuming repairs. Our local team in St. Clair Shores responds to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our technicians have the training, equipment, and experience to mitigate and restore water damage from broken pipes quickly and efficiently.

Moisture Detection and Measurement

• Surface moisture meters
• Infrared imagery
• Evasive moisture detectors
• Video borescope

Water Extraction Equipment

We use powerful extraction equipment to speed the drying process by removing the bulk of the water from your home or business.

• Submersible and gas-powered pumps for continuous pumping of high-level water
• Truck-mounted and portable extraction units perform efficient water removal

Drying Equipment

We use industrial-strength air movers and dehumidifiers to remove the remaining moisture from ceilings, walls, and floors. Proper drying helps to prevent swelling and warping of floors, walls, and furniture.

• High-speed air movers cause moisture to evaporate at a faster pace
• Industrial-grade dehumidifiers pull the water vapor from the air

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Broken pipes can cause significant water damage in as little as one hour. When your St. Clair Shores commercial business or home has broken pipes, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your water damage “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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What Can I Do While Waiting for Help to Arrive After a Fire in Grosse Pointe Shores Home?

3/21/2023 (Permalink)

We restore fire damage 24-hours a day in Macomb County.

Home fires happen more often during the winter months. Our local team in St. Clair Shores offers these tips from our website on things you can and should not do while waiting for help to arrive after a fire in Grosse Pointe Shores:

Fire Damage Safety Tips – While Waiting for Help to Arrive

After any fire damage situation, your safety should be the primary focus.

• Stay in the house only if it safe
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform
• Wet materials can be heavy

What To Do After A Fire

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from being embedded into upholstery and carpets
• Keep hands clean so as not to further soil upholstery, walls, and woodwork
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs, upholstery, and carpet traffic areas
• If the electricity is off, empty the freezer and refrigerator and prop the doors open
• Clean and protect chrome with a light coating of petroleum jelly or oil
• Wash houseplants on both sides of leaves
• Change the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) filter
• Tape double layers of cheesecloth over air registers

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When your home or business in Grosse Pointe Shores has a fire damage emergency, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Our technicians are on call and ready to respond 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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Flooded Business in Grosse Pointe Shores?

3/6/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage quickly and efficiently in Macomb County.

Water can cause significant damage if it is not mitigated quickly. Grosse Pointe Shores businesses can count on our local team in St. Clair Shores to respond to water damage emergencies 24 hours a day.

Our highly trained technicians have the advanced training, state-of-the-art equipment, and experience to restore any size of water loss with minimal disruption to your employees and customers.

The Insurance Institute for Business Home and Safety suggests that businesses:

• Provide a reliable backup power source to ensure continuous power to the building
• Install an automatic excess flow switch on the main incoming domestic water line to monitor and provide early detection of a broken pipe or valve. Use wireless sensors near water sources.
• Monitor sprinkler systems using a central station to provide early detection of a pipe failure and heat unheated sprinkler control rooms

Water damage happens at all times of the day and night and can become a costly repair if not addressed quickly. Our highly trained technicians typically arrive within four hours of your call.

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When your commercial business or home in Grosse Pointe Shores has a water damage emergency, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-741-5050.

Franchises are independently owned and operated.

Are Your Prepared for Freezing Temperatures in Grosse Pointe Shores?

2/21/2023 (Permalink)

We restore water damage 24 hours a day in Macomb County.

Winter is here, and our local team in St. Clair Shores offers these tips to protect your pipes from freezing in Grosse Pointe Shores from the American Red Cross: 

• Add insulation to attics, basements, and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
• Drain water from swimming pools and water sprinkler supply lines following the manufacturer's or installer's directions
• Remove, drain, and store hoses used outdoors. Close inside valves supplying outdoor hose bibs. Open the outside hose bibs to allow water to drain. Keep the outside valve open so that any water remaining in the pipe can expand without causing the pipe to break.
• Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are located in unheated areas. Look in the garage and under the kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold-water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
• Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes, like a "pipe sleeve" or installing UL-listed "heat tape," "heat cable," or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼ inch of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
• Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing

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When your Grosse Pointe Shores home or commercial business has a water damage emergency, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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Are You Prepared for the Next Big Storm in St. Clair Shores?

2/7/2023 (Permalink)

We restore storm damage 24-hours a day in Macomb County.

Winter is here, and our local team in St. Clair Shores wants everyone to be prepared for the next big winter storm and offers these tips from the Red Cross:

Winter Storm WARNING: Life-threatening, severe weather conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.

Blizzard WARNING: Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 miles per hour or greater are expected, plus considerable falling or blowing snow reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile, expected to prevail for three hours or longer.

Other winter storm words to listen for:  

• WIND CHILL Temperature: How cold people and animals feel when outside. As wind increases, heat is carried away from your body faster, driving down your body temperature and making you feel much colder. The wind chill temperature is not the actual temperature but how wind and cold feel on exposed skin.
• Winter Storm OUTLOOK: Winter storm conditions are possible in the next two to five days. Stay tuned to local media for updates.
• Winter Storm WATCH: Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. Review your winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.
• Winter Weather ADVISORY: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous but not life-threatening if you are cautious.

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When your St. Clair Shores home or commercial business has a storm damage emergency, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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What Can I Do to Thaw My Frozen Pipes in Eastpoint?

1/31/2023 (Permalink)

We respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Macomb County.

Our team in St. Clair Shores has been restoring storm damage in Eastpointe for many years. Our fast emergency response time is key to minimizing the chances of secondary damage in many cases. If you discover a frozen pipe, the American Red Cross offers these tips for thawing them:

• If you turn on a faucet and only a trickle comes out, suspect a frozen pipe. Likely places for frozen pipes include against exterior walls or where your water service enters your home through the foundation.

• Keep the faucet open. As you treat the frozen pipe and the frozen area begins to melt, water will start to flow through the frozen area. Running water through the pipe will help melt ice in the pipe.

• Apply heat to the section of pipe using an electric heating pad wrapped around the pipe, an electric hair dryer, a portable space heater (kept away from flammable materials), or wrapping pipes with towels soaked in hot water. Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove, or another open flame device.

• Apply heat until full water pressure is restored. If you cannot locate the frozen area, if the frozen area is not accessible, or if you can not thaw the pipe, call a licensed plumber.

• Check all other faucets in your home to find out if you have additional frozen pipes. If one pipe freezes, others may freeze, too.

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When your home or business in Eastpointe has storm damage, our local team in St. Clair Shores is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-741-5050.

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