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Friday, August 5, 2011
Water Damage Blog | 1 more day until the BEACH PARTY of 2011!
The Beach Party of the year is almost here! Brought to you by water mitigation company 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT, this is going to be one event YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! Giveaways, helicopters, film crews, and a ton of fun! Plus, you get to be on TV! Learn more: http://www.drymeout.com/dry-me-out-tv-shoot-beach-bash
Friday, July 22, 2011
Water Damage Blog | Woot Woot for 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Super Athlete Justin Lawrence!
We would like to give a huge shout out to our 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT athlete Justin Lawrence who has been invited to play a celebrity softball game today at Bright House Field with the Clearwater Threshers at the 6th annual Pitch For Pink Strikes Out Breast Cancer. Justin is an amazing athlete and recently competed to break a world record in Pickle Ball and did it! Congratulations! Read more at the link at the bottom.
Morton Plant Mease will present Pitch for Pink Strikes Out Breast Cancer at Bright House Field. Once again the proceeds from the night will go on to benefit Morton Plant Mease breast health services and programs. All of the money generated through this special event will be spent locally within the community. Over the years the Threshers and our partners have helped raise over $130,000 toward the fight against breast cancer.
This Local Celebrities & Athletes Softball Game starts today at 4:30 p.m., just before the Clearwater Threshers take on the Fort Myers Miracle.
We are so excited for Justin so we are taking him to the game in style – in the 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Limo Bus of course!
Congratulations Justin for being invited to the celebrity game and for being part of an event that does a lot of good for the community!
Justin Lawrence Pickle Ball Record:
http://newportrichey.patch.com/articles/two-athletes-one-obscure-sport-no-life-guinness-world-record-attempt
1-800-DRY-ME-OUT proudly services the following counties: Citrus County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lake County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sarasota County and Sumter County. We are the Water Damage Restoration Insurance Claim Experts!
Morton Plant Mease will present Pitch for Pink Strikes Out Breast Cancer at Bright House Field. Once again the proceeds from the night will go on to benefit Morton Plant Mease breast health services and programs. All of the money generated through this special event will be spent locally within the community. Over the years the Threshers and our partners have helped raise over $130,000 toward the fight against breast cancer.
This Local Celebrities & Athletes Softball Game starts today at 4:30 p.m., just before the Clearwater Threshers take on the Fort Myers Miracle.
We are so excited for Justin so we are taking him to the game in style – in the 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Limo Bus of course!
Congratulations Justin for being invited to the celebrity game and for being part of an event that does a lot of good for the community!
Justin Lawrence Pickle Ball Record:
http://newportrichey.patch.com/articles/two-athletes-one-obscure-sport-no-life-guinness-world-record-attempt
1-800-DRY-ME-OUT proudly services the following counties: Citrus County, Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Lake County, Manatee County, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Polk County, Sarasota County and Sumter County. We are the Water Damage Restoration Insurance Claim Experts!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
How To Prevent Christmas Tree Fire Damage in Your Home
My great-grandmother told me an interesting story once about the first Christmas her and my great-grandfather spent together after getting married. At the time, she and my great-grandfather were living on the property of his parents in the guest house. It was Christmas Eve and she was so excited about celebrating Christmas for the first time as a married couple.
She had gone out of her way to make the event special as she also wanted to impress her in-laws. The house was decorated beautifully and at the center of the living room was her gorgeous Christmas tree. It was almost time for dinner, so she lit the candles on the tree and went to take the turkey out of the oven; however, the oven had stopped working! She quickly took the turkey out of the oven and walked it up to the main house so she could use her in-laws’ oven instead. She placed the turkey into the oven and decided to return to her house to finish up the remainder of the meal. Upon her return, she opened the door in horror. The Christmas tree was in flames! She panicked for a moment but then immediately ran to the kitchen and filled up a bucket of water. A couple buckets later and a lot of dousing, she finally put out the fire. What a relief! Who would have known what would have happened if she hadn’t returned when she did! Fire moves quickly. The whole house could have gone up in flames! And so, her tree was ruined and she was devastated. Luckily, the in-law’s had the couple over to their home and my great-grandparents’ first Christmas together was still wonderful.
Interestingly, it appears my great-grandmother was extremely lucky. In 2008, Canadian platoon chief Paul Whitney was asked to comment on a recent Christmas tree fire and he told the news: “A fire in a Christmas tree — I’m not even sure whether it could safely be fought or even extinguished by a civilian because when they go, they’ll burn very, very rapidly,” he said. “In this case, it spread to curtains and on to other building contents to the point of full involvement within four minutes.”
Even though the custom of using lit candles on Christmas trees is a custom that is no longer followed by most, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, “Christmas trees account for 250 fires annually, resulting in 14 deaths, 26 injuries and more than $13.8 million in property damage.” Based on data collected from 2002 through 2005, Christmas tree fires caused an average of 24 civilian deaths, 27 civilian injuries, and $13.3 million in direct property damage per year. Often the property damage includes neighbor’s homes that were engulfed by the initial fire. How could this be?
According to the National Fire Protection Association, even though the number of Christmas tree fires per year is rather low when it comes to national averages, the fire hazard associated is quite high. Christmas tree fires can be started several ways. Most typically, electrical shorts in Christmas lights are culprits as are the flames of nearby candles. In addition, research has shown that dry trees are the least safe when it comes to fire safety. In controlled studies, researchers showed that a dry tree would be up in flames within 5 seconds of the initial flame. Within 40 seconds, the entire room would catch fire. On the other hand, wet trees were harder to start fire to and would even extinguish themselves.
Another concern for Christmas tree fires is that many people stop watering their trees after Christmas. By New Years Eve, the trees become dangerously dry and are extreme fire hazards. In essence, Christmas trees are not just decorations and symbols of the holidays but also highly combustible items in the middle of your house!
Preventing Christmas tree fires begins even before you bring the tree home. If using a fake tree, your options are fairly easy: purchase a fire retardant tree! However, if opting for a real tree, things get trickier. When purchasing the tree, tap the tree trunk against the ground. If large quantities of needles fall off the tree, the tree has dried out already and should not be purchased. Next, once a healthy tree has been purchased, make a fresh cut on the tree trunk to allow it to soak up water effectively. When situating your tree, keep it away from heat vents, fireplaces and heaters. Keep the tree in a tree stand and give it plenty of fresh water daily – even after Christmas! As long as it is in your house, give it water. One of the most important things a homeowner can do to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to properly maintain a cut Christmas tree and water it often to maintain high moisture content in the needles. There is no such thing as water damage when it comes to Christmas trees. High moisture content will help limit accidental ignition and prevent rapid flame spread. Monitor the tree: if the needles start to fall off too easily, the tree has dried out and is now a serious hazard.
When it comes to Christmas lights for the tree, make sure to use light cords that are in great condition. If any signs of wire damage are found, such as fraying, melting or chew marks, the cord should not be used. Check that all bulbs are sitting in their sockets properly. Limit the use of electrical cords and avoid using electrical socket adapters that create room for additional plugs. If you have pets, place the cords that run along the floor in PVC piping to avoid your pet chewing on the cords. Finally, do not leave lights plugged in when you are not home.
In addition to the aforementioned tips, homeowners should ensure that smoke detectors are working and that all electrical wiring is working properly. Unplug extension cords and tree lights when not in use. Limit the use of candles, don’t use candles near the tree and never leave candles unattended. Finally, fire experts advise that homeowners keep a full size fire extinguisher on each level of the home in case of emergency. With knowledge and caution, homeowners can prevent Christmas tree fires!
She had gone out of her way to make the event special as she also wanted to impress her in-laws. The house was decorated beautifully and at the center of the living room was her gorgeous Christmas tree. It was almost time for dinner, so she lit the candles on the tree and went to take the turkey out of the oven; however, the oven had stopped working! She quickly took the turkey out of the oven and walked it up to the main house so she could use her in-laws’ oven instead. She placed the turkey into the oven and decided to return to her house to finish up the remainder of the meal. Upon her return, she opened the door in horror. The Christmas tree was in flames! She panicked for a moment but then immediately ran to the kitchen and filled up a bucket of water. A couple buckets later and a lot of dousing, she finally put out the fire. What a relief! Who would have known what would have happened if she hadn’t returned when she did! Fire moves quickly. The whole house could have gone up in flames! And so, her tree was ruined and she was devastated. Luckily, the in-law’s had the couple over to their home and my great-grandparents’ first Christmas together was still wonderful.
Interestingly, it appears my great-grandmother was extremely lucky. In 2008, Canadian platoon chief Paul Whitney was asked to comment on a recent Christmas tree fire and he told the news: “A fire in a Christmas tree — I’m not even sure whether it could safely be fought or even extinguished by a civilian because when they go, they’ll burn very, very rapidly,” he said. “In this case, it spread to curtains and on to other building contents to the point of full involvement within four minutes.”
Even though the custom of using lit candles on Christmas trees is a custom that is no longer followed by most, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, “Christmas trees account for 250 fires annually, resulting in 14 deaths, 26 injuries and more than $13.8 million in property damage.” Based on data collected from 2002 through 2005, Christmas tree fires caused an average of 24 civilian deaths, 27 civilian injuries, and $13.3 million in direct property damage per year. Often the property damage includes neighbor’s homes that were engulfed by the initial fire. How could this be?
According to the National Fire Protection Association, even though the number of Christmas tree fires per year is rather low when it comes to national averages, the fire hazard associated is quite high. Christmas tree fires can be started several ways. Most typically, electrical shorts in Christmas lights are culprits as are the flames of nearby candles. In addition, research has shown that dry trees are the least safe when it comes to fire safety. In controlled studies, researchers showed that a dry tree would be up in flames within 5 seconds of the initial flame. Within 40 seconds, the entire room would catch fire. On the other hand, wet trees were harder to start fire to and would even extinguish themselves.
Another concern for Christmas tree fires is that many people stop watering their trees after Christmas. By New Years Eve, the trees become dangerously dry and are extreme fire hazards. In essence, Christmas trees are not just decorations and symbols of the holidays but also highly combustible items in the middle of your house!
Preventing Christmas tree fires begins even before you bring the tree home. If using a fake tree, your options are fairly easy: purchase a fire retardant tree! However, if opting for a real tree, things get trickier. When purchasing the tree, tap the tree trunk against the ground. If large quantities of needles fall off the tree, the tree has dried out already and should not be purchased. Next, once a healthy tree has been purchased, make a fresh cut on the tree trunk to allow it to soak up water effectively. When situating your tree, keep it away from heat vents, fireplaces and heaters. Keep the tree in a tree stand and give it plenty of fresh water daily – even after Christmas! As long as it is in your house, give it water. One of the most important things a homeowner can do to prevent a Christmas tree fire is to properly maintain a cut Christmas tree and water it often to maintain high moisture content in the needles. There is no such thing as water damage when it comes to Christmas trees. High moisture content will help limit accidental ignition and prevent rapid flame spread. Monitor the tree: if the needles start to fall off too easily, the tree has dried out and is now a serious hazard.
When it comes to Christmas lights for the tree, make sure to use light cords that are in great condition. If any signs of wire damage are found, such as fraying, melting or chew marks, the cord should not be used. Check that all bulbs are sitting in their sockets properly. Limit the use of electrical cords and avoid using electrical socket adapters that create room for additional plugs. If you have pets, place the cords that run along the floor in PVC piping to avoid your pet chewing on the cords. Finally, do not leave lights plugged in when you are not home.
In addition to the aforementioned tips, homeowners should ensure that smoke detectors are working and that all electrical wiring is working properly. Unplug extension cords and tree lights when not in use. Limit the use of candles, don’t use candles near the tree and never leave candles unattended. Finally, fire experts advise that homeowners keep a full size fire extinguisher on each level of the home in case of emergency. With knowledge and caution, homeowners can prevent Christmas tree fires!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Advanced Restoration Water Damage New Port Richey Company Sponsors Scales for Tails SPCA Benefit
Oct 07, 2010 – Advanced Restoration recently sponsored and participated in the SPCA Suncoast “Scales for Tails” catch and release fishing tournament. Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a water damage, mold remediation and sewer cleanup company based out of New Port Richey, Florida.
"We are happy that we were able to donate to the SPCA Suncoast. They do amazing work for animals and need all the help they can get." Jon Hall, Owner, Advanced Restoration
The Scales for Tails event included a race to catch ten listed fish. Although Advanced Restoration did not catch all ten, they had a great time participating in a worthy event.
For information on upcoming SPCA Suncoast events, please navigate to http://www.spcasuncoast.org/.
Known for their complete home restoration, Advanced Restoration is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and maintains excellent standing with the Better Business Bureau. They have an immediate response team of experienced technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment to help perform services. The company has years of experience with mold removal, water, fire and sewage damage as well as disaster recovery.
For more information about Advanced Restoration or Water Damage New Port Richey restoration, please contact Advanced Restoration at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT or http://www.drymeout.com/water-damage-new-port-richey.
"We are happy that we were able to donate to the SPCA Suncoast. They do amazing work for animals and need all the help they can get." Jon Hall, Owner, Advanced Restoration
The Scales for Tails event included a race to catch ten listed fish. Although Advanced Restoration did not catch all ten, they had a great time participating in a worthy event.
For information on upcoming SPCA Suncoast events, please navigate to http://www.spcasuncoast.org/.
Known for their complete home restoration, Advanced Restoration is certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration and maintains excellent standing with the Better Business Bureau. They have an immediate response team of experienced technicians and the newest up-to-date equipment to help perform services. The company has years of experience with mold removal, water, fire and sewage damage as well as disaster recovery.
For more information about Advanced Restoration or Water Damage New Port Richey restoration, please contact Advanced Restoration at 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT or http://www.drymeout.com/water-damage-new-port-richey.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Tropical Storm 4
Projected Path of Tropical Storm 4
Eyes are on watch as we wait to see what happens. Tropical Depression 4 could become Tropical Storm Colin by this evening (Monday, August 2). At least the projected path doesn’t include any landfall as of now. Let’s hope it stays on the Atlantic and we all just get residual rains.
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Mold Damage Palm Harbor, Water Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL and Manatee County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us!
Monday, July 26, 2010
What’s all this talk about La Nina?
You may have heard people uttering the phrase, “Oh, it’s La Niña…” in relation to the anticipated hurricane season ahead of us. So, the gang at Advanced Restoration decided to do some research and get to the bottom of this utterance.
According to sources, La Niña, which is part of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO), might have something to do with a possibly busy hurricane season. ENSO consists of two extreme climate pattern stages: El Niño and La Nina. The ENSO system oscillates between stages every 3 to 4 years. Though El Niño will be consistently be present, it may not always be followed by a La Nina stage, rather, a normal neutral stage. What happens to create an extreme change relies on the interplay between changes in the ocean surface temperature and atmospheric conditions in the Tropical Pacific. During El Niño, water surface temperatures are significantly warmer while during a La Niña phase, Pacific surface water temperatures are cooler and winds are strengthened.
So how does La Niña affect the possibilities of hurricane activity in the Atlantic? According to the foremost expert on the subject, Dr. William Gray from Colorado State University, “the chances for the continental U.S. and the Caribbean Islands to experience hurricane activity increases substantially during La Niña.” While there are several factors that favor hurricane development, uniform atmospheric winds are one of the ingredients. Although La Niña produces wind departures at upper levels of the atmosphere in the Pacific, once in the West, the wind departures are at low levels. Thus, there tends to be more hurricane activity in the Atlantic during La Niña due to low wind shear. In contrast, El Niño produces the reverse effect and tends to create more hurricane activity in the Pacific.
“El Niño and La Niña also influence where the Atlantic hurricanes form. During El Niño fewer hurricanes and major hurricanes develop in the deep Tropics from African easterly waves. During La Niña more hurricanes form in the deep Tropics from African easterly waves. These systems have a much greater likelihood of becoming major hurricanes, and of eventually threatening the U.S. and Caribbean Islands.”
An interesting side note: Winters tend to be warmer in the Southern US during a La Niño year and cooler and possible extreme in the North (vice versa during an El Niño phase). La Nina and El Niño typically last about a year, though both can last up to two years during a phase.
For further study, here are two great websites:
http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/ensostuff/ensofaq.shtml
http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/
And as always, for more information, please visit us for more Hurricane and Water Damage articles.
The Gang at Advanced Restoration
1-800-DRY-ME-OUT
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Hurricane Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us for Water Damage Tampa!
According to sources, La Niña, which is part of the El Niño/Southern Oscillation (ENSO), might have something to do with a possibly busy hurricane season. ENSO consists of two extreme climate pattern stages: El Niño and La Nina. The ENSO system oscillates between stages every 3 to 4 years. Though El Niño will be consistently be present, it may not always be followed by a La Nina stage, rather, a normal neutral stage. What happens to create an extreme change relies on the interplay between changes in the ocean surface temperature and atmospheric conditions in the Tropical Pacific. During El Niño, water surface temperatures are significantly warmer while during a La Niña phase, Pacific surface water temperatures are cooler and winds are strengthened.
So how does La Niña affect the possibilities of hurricane activity in the Atlantic? According to the foremost expert on the subject, Dr. William Gray from Colorado State University, “the chances for the continental U.S. and the Caribbean Islands to experience hurricane activity increases substantially during La Niña.” While there are several factors that favor hurricane development, uniform atmospheric winds are one of the ingredients. Although La Niña produces wind departures at upper levels of the atmosphere in the Pacific, once in the West, the wind departures are at low levels. Thus, there tends to be more hurricane activity in the Atlantic during La Niña due to low wind shear. In contrast, El Niño produces the reverse effect and tends to create more hurricane activity in the Pacific.
“El Niño and La Niña also influence where the Atlantic hurricanes form. During El Niño fewer hurricanes and major hurricanes develop in the deep Tropics from African easterly waves. During La Niña more hurricanes form in the deep Tropics from African easterly waves. These systems have a much greater likelihood of becoming major hurricanes, and of eventually threatening the U.S. and Caribbean Islands.”
An interesting side note: Winters tend to be warmer in the Southern US during a La Niño year and cooler and possible extreme in the North (vice versa during an El Niño phase). La Nina and El Niño typically last about a year, though both can last up to two years during a phase.
For further study, here are two great websites:
http://www.cpc.noaa.gov/products/analysis_monitoring/ensostuff/ensofaq.shtml
http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/
And as always, for more information, please visit us for more Hurricane and Water Damage articles.
The Gang at Advanced Restoration
1-800-DRY-ME-OUT
Advanced Restoration, Inc. is a Water Damage, Mold Damage, Hurricane Damage, Sewer Damage and Emergency Disaster Recovery Restoration Company in Tampa Bay, Florida. Company Services Include: WATER DAMAGE EXTRACTION and RESTORATION; MOLD REMOVAL and MOLD REMEDIATION; STORM DAMAGE RESTORATION; FLOODS; HURRICANE DAMAGE; SEWER DAMAGE; Complete Restoration Services. Residential, Commercial & Industrial structures in the Tampa Bay Metro Area, Sarasota County, FL, Manatee County, FL. 1-800-DRY-ME-OUT Contact Us for Water Damage Tampa!
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