Hurricane Sandy 2012

SERVPRO had more than 1,000 crews placed in the areas affected by Sandy in October 2012.  This nationwide, cooperative effort included approximately 400 franchises from California to South Carolina.  The pages below show just a small sampling of pictures and stories from SERVPRO's respose to the devastation left in Sandy's wake.  We are proud to be part of a company that is capable of responding to a large loss, like Sandy, in the same compassionate and efficient manner as we would handle a water or fire damage in your home. 

For more information on how SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston can help you

be ready BEFORE disaster strikes,

visit http://www.servprogreaternortherncharleston.com/ or call 843-747-8750.



Weather Warning!

During the last several weeks in the Charleston area, few have escaped the hair raising severe weather alerts screaming from our radios, televisions and now, even our smartphones.   Flash flood warnings have just about become the norm.  We did a little digging into where those alerts are generated and found that it takes an impressive amount of study and testing by NOAA's National Severe Storms Lab to ensure those alerts get to us as quickly and as accurately as possible.

From collecting local information thru public survey responses to simulated weather projects, the NSSL is constantly increasing our understanding of the science behind forecasting the weather and providing weather warnings with the most lead time possible.  Every day they are discovering new information that will ultimately translate into local protocols that will improve the safety of our communities, here at home, under the threat of severe weather.  

Want to know more?  Click here to check out the full scoop on the National Severe Storms Lab.

SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston wishes everyone in Charleston and the surrounding areas a disaster free storm season.  However, if your home or business experiences a water intrusion and you find yourself in need of a little help getting back up and running, don't hesitate to call.  We are here for you ~ 24/7!

SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston

FASTER TO ANY DISASTER.

843-747-8750

info@servproofgnc.com  ~  servpronortherncharleston.com

Annual Emergency Expo 2013

SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston is excited to be participating in this years Annual Emergency Presented by Lowcountry Community Emergency Response Team at the Lowe's on Northwoods Blvd.  The festivities begin Saturday morning, June 1st at 11:00 am and will continue until 2 pm (Details below).

Check that "Trip to Lowe's" off your To Do List tomorrow and while you are there, be sure to drop by our tent!  We will be the one's with the BIG green truck!

We are looking forward to helping your family safely thru the 2013 Storm Season.   Can't make it, but interested in how we can help you be prepared in the event of a severe storm? Call 843-747-8750 and ask for Bryan.  Or contact us thru our website.

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Just a little shout out to our host and sponsor!

 Lowe's -- Northwoods Blvd

Lowcountry Community Emergency Response Team

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Full Detail for Saturday's Event:

Annual Emergency Expo 2013

Date: Saturday June 1, 2013
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Lowes, North Charleston
7555 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406

Lowcountry CERT and Lowes of North Charleston are partnering together for our joint Annual Emergency Expo. The event is free to the public!

This Tri-County event is designed to get the word out to our neighbors on what is needed to prepare and to protect your life and property. As in the past we will have Fire, Police, US Coast Guard, DHEC, volunteer organizations and other Tri-County Emergency Services Providers present to demonstrate how they serve the communities.

The event will also include:

• Interactive displays from over 40 federal, county and municipal governments, volunteer organizations and local businesses to include rescue boats, fire trucks, etc.
• New York Life's Child I.D. program will be offering FREE Child IDs at this event. The Child IDs include your child’s photo, digitally-scanned fingerprints, and emergency contact information and other pertinent information needed by the police in case of an emergency. A Child I.D. card is printed for each parent or guardian free of charge. Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
• Free inspections and installations of car seats are being offered to Lowcountry parents. Certified car seat technicians will be on hand to check car seats for proper installation as well as install new car seats free of charge. The City of North Charleston Fire Department is offering this service in partnership with Safe Kids Trident Area and several area fire departments. The safety check station will open at 11 a.m. and run until 1 p.m.

Tuesday Tip! ~ 3/12/2013

Did you know that over 60% of fatalties due to flood occur in a vehicle??  The risk of drowning in your car during a flash flood is so high the National Weather Service has coined the phrase "Turn Around... Don't Drown!"  for flood safety awareness.  So...today's tip?  If the road is covered, don't risk it! Turn around and find an alternate route, or safe place to wait it out!

"It only takes 18 inches of water to lift your car or SUV. Once your vehicle becomes buoyant; the water will easily push it sideways. Most vehicles will then tend to roll over, trapping those inside and washing them downstream."  ~Kelli Tarpe, NOAA


For more information on Flood Safety: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/floodsafety/index.shtml

To learn how SERVPRO can help you recover from damage to your home or business after a flood:  http://www.servprogreaternortherncharleston.com/disaster-recovery-team

Rapid Response ~ Water

SERVPRO strives to have the best response time possible when we are called for a fire or water damage.   Our 1-4-8 policy sets us apart when it comes to taking care of your home or business in the most expeditious manner possible. 

Our goal is two-fold.  To reduce interruption to your family or business and to make the insurance claim resolution seamless and timely.  

Dealing with all of the facets of a water damage and insurance claim can be overwhelming.  Adding additional frustrations and circumstances to the mix due to a delay in response time, is simply unnecessary.

Here is a timeline on how the damage from water can progress over just a few weeks!


SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston is ready for your call. 
For more information please visit servpronortherncharleston.com.

Contact Us Now!

 

 

 



1-4-8 = Rapid Response. Every Time.

Rapid Response on EVERY call is what sets SERVPRO apart from our competitors.  While all SERVPRO franchises are independently owned and operated, we are all held to the same response time guidelines.  We are actually scored on our ability to maintain consistent response times with the 1-4-8 standard set by our corporate leadership.

At SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston we take the 1-4-8 guideline as a challenge.  When we are notified of a loss by your insurance company or property manager, we make sure someone stops IMMEDIATELY to contact the appropriate person to make arrangements to be on site for emergency service in as little time as possible.  Highly trained and professional technicians are usually on site in less than 2 hours unless otherwise requested by the client. 

We also make it a practice, to contact your insurance adjuster if at all possible during the initial visit to your property in order to expedite necessary approvals for the work required to mitigate the fire or water damage and restore your home or business as quickly as possible. 

SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston is proud to be part of a nationwide company that challenges us to provide expedient, quality service to our local home owners and small businesses.  We are also provided a regional and national network of franchises afford us the ability to respond with the same level of efficiency and professionalism when a large commercial loss, or storm related losses occur.

 

 

SERVPRO of Greater Northern Charleston

FASTER TO ANY DISASTER.

843-747-8750

info@servproofgnc.com  ~  servpronortherncharleston.com

Tuesday Tip ~ 8/7/2012

Lightning can strike from as far as 10 miles away and accounts for many outdoor fires! We have seen some crazy lightning storms the last few weeks in Charleston! They may be cool to watch... but be careful! If you can hear thunder you are "in range!"

For more lightning safey tips: http://www.nfpa.org/

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And don't forget... if your storm gazing ends in unfortunate flood or fire damage... we can help!! www.servpronortherncharleston.com

Tuesday Tip ~ 6/12/2012

With Storm Season officially underway, make sure you have a backup regimen for the data on your computer! Lightning and flooding can certainly ruin the equipment but frequently backing up can keep you from losing the valuable information stored ON that equipment! There are plenty of reputable online options to choose from… Carbonite is a great example!!  http://www.carbonite.com/en/4b

Do you own a business?  We can customize an Emergency Ready Plan to best suit your business needs in the event of a flood or fire. Putting you back in business with as little confusion and delay as possible...And it is FREE!  For more information, simply  fill out our Contact Us online form and mention this blog!