In 2011, Tropical Storm Irene washed out roads, closed main highways and caused flooding to thousands of homes in the Hudson Valley and upstate New York. Many were left in trouble when groundwater levels rose, flooding basements, garages and living areas. If there are more heavy rainstorms this year, are you prepared? Read More...
Archive for the ‘Emergencies’ Category
Be Prepared For The Hudson Valley’s Next Major Flood
Monday, May 14th, 2012
Winter Snowstorm Heating Safety Tips
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Though it's been a mild winter so far in the Hudson Valley, more snow is on the way! Winter snowstorms are notorious for taking down transformers and power lines. If you have a power outage, there are a few simple steps you can take to help keep your family prepared and safe. Read More...
Deaths from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
It does not get the media attention of the “Arizona Shooting” type incidents or a passenger jet crashing, but the fact of the matter is a huge amount of people are killed or injured due to non-fire related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year in the United States. Read More...
Emergency Service in a Snowstorm
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
Employee safety, traveling safety, having the correct technician for the job, parts availability, accessibility to the job site, job site efficiency, access to specialty tools, other resources and employees bogged down in their own personal snow bank all contribute to a difficult situation when the weather turns serious. Read More...
Protect Your Family With A Carbon Monoxide Detector
Monday, January 3rd, 2011
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning can happen within a matter of minutes and is responsible for more deaths than any other single poison. The odorless, colorless poison can hurt you slowly in low levels, cause permanent neurological dysfunctions in moderate levels or take lives in higher levels. Read More...
The Season is Upon Us: Frozen Pipes
Friday, December 10th, 2010
We get a lot of inquiries about winterizing houses and concerns about frozen pipes this time of year. Properly winterizing a house is somewhat time consuming and requires a fair amount of non-toxic anti-freeze, some special equipment and a bit of understanding about how houses are piped. Here are the conditions that can lead to burst pipes, along with some tips to prevent the problem. Read More...
