ServiceMaster Restore Provides Expert Tips on Extreme Cold Weather Conditions
MEMPHIS, TN--(Marketwired - January 12, 2015) - As much of the United States experiences freezing temperatures and extreme winter weather conditions, ServiceMaster Restore, the industry's leading restoration company and part of the ServiceMaster (
Weather experts are prompting people nationwide to prepare for the coldest weather since last year's polar vortex. With freezing temperatures come many costly damages, such as burst pipes, ice and snow damage, and much more.
Peter Duncanson, director of disaster restoration system development at ServiceMaster Restore, says it's critical for home and businesses to know what to do in the event they experience any damage. "When cold weather strikes, it's important for home and business owners to follow proper steps to prepare their properties and know what to do in the event they experience any damage related to cold weather," said Duncanson.
Just as the polar vortex was an unprecedented storm, the recent freezing temperatures are impacting the nation, bringing much of the same damage for home and business owners.
Cold Weather Safety Precautions:
What to do if your home or business has suffered water damage:
"Emergencies are never planned and are especially unpleasant in extremely cold temperatures," said Duncanson. "Even when people prepare their properties and follow the proper steps to prevent winter-related damage, they can still be caught off guard with damage. Knowing what to do before -- and after -- is critical to keeping property safe."
ServiceMaster Restore, the industry's leading restoration and cleaning franchises for more than 60 years, has a nationwide footprint, local crews, equipment and mobile command centers to assist homeowners and businesses impacted by the severe winter weather. The company's residential response line for homeowners is 1-800-RESPOND and for businesses, the commercial recovery line is 1-866-RECOVER.
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About ServiceMaster Restore
With more than 1,800 franchised and licensed locations around the world, ServiceMaster Restore and ServiceMaster Recovery Management serve customers through a global network of franchises available 24/7/365 to provide residential and commercial restoration services resulting from damage caused by water, fire or smoke. ServiceMaster Recovery Management (SRM) is the large scale commercial catastrophic disaster restoration unit of ServiceMaster Restore. ServiceMaster Restore and ServiceMaster Recovery Management have operation and consulting experience on countless disasters, including clean-up after Hurricane Katrina and the Pentagon after September 11, 2001. More information can be found at www.servicemasterrecoverymanagement.com. ServiceMaster Restore is a business unit of the Memphis-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of essential residential and commercial services, which brands include Terminix, American Home Shield, ServiceMaster Restore, ServiceMaster Clean, Merry Maids, Furniture Medic and AmeriSpec.
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