JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paul Davis Restoration, a national franchise company and leading provider of water damage cleanup and fire damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is proud to support American Red Cross Month in March.
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The Red Cross responds to nearly 70,000 disasters a year in the U.S., collects and distributes more than 40 percent of the nation's blood supply, trains more than nine million people in life-saving skills, plus provides support to military veterans and their families worldwide.
For many years, Paul Davis offices have provided local Red Cross chapters with "comfort kits," personal hygiene items, and clothing, plus volunteer time and funding. The company also donates professional expertise and emergency preparedness planning before, during and after catastrophes.
Paul Davis' work is to help customers restore their lives when disasters affect homes and businesses.
To support this year's Red Cross campaign, "Get a Kit, Make A Plan, and Be Informed," Paul Davis is offering the following tips for an Emergency Ready Kit:
- First aid kit -- sterile gloves; adhesive bandages; antibiotic ointment; gauze pads; iodine/alcohol pads; pain reliever; emergency Mylar blanket; thermometer; prescription medications, and prescribed medical supplies.
- Water - One gallon per person per day for at least three days.
- Food - Three-day supply of non-perishable food.
- Clothing - A change of clothing and sleeping bag for each person.
- Duct tape, heavy weight garbage bags, plastic sheeting, filter masks.
- Battery-powered or hand crank radio, a NOAA Weather Radio, flash light, extra batteries.
- Cell Phone and charger.
- Waterproof, portable containers for documents.
About Paul Davis:
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (Nasdaq:FSRV) (TSX:FSV), is a national franchisor and leading provider of restoration services for residential and commercial properties since 1966. Paul Davis Restoration also provides advanced mold cleanup services and has franchise locations throughout North America with owners and technicians who are certified by The Clean Trust. For more information, visit the website at http://www.pdrestoration.com/">www.pdrestoration.com.
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About FirstService:
FirstService Corporation is a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. As one of the largest property managers in the world, FirstService manages more than 2.3 billion square feet of residential and commercial properties through its three industry-leading service platforms: Colliers International, the third largest global player in commercial real estate services; FirstService Residential Management, the largest manager of residential communities in North America; and Property Services, including Field Asset Services, one of America's largest providers of property preservation and distressed asset management and FS Brands, one of North America's largest providers of property services through franchise networks. FirstService generates over US$2.2 billion in annual revenues and has more than 20,000 employees worldwide. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com