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SERVPRO^® of Ionia & Montcalm Counties & Lowell

SERVPRO^® of Ionia & Montcalm County takes great pride in being a part of the local community. We understand that communities like ours hold America together. We want to do our part to ensure the local community thrives by helping those less fortunate, keeping the area safe and making our community the best it can be.

If you would like one of our trained technicians to come talk to your group or class about what SERVPRO^® of Ionia & Montcalm does or how we can better serve the community, please contact us with your request by clicking on the contact link or email me at servproionia@hotmail.com

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Home Furnishing Care Guide

Helping You Help Yourself

The more you know about your home furnishings and the recommended method of maintenance and cleaning, the easier it will be to keep them looking their best.

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Biohazard, Crime Scene and Vandalism

Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences. A failure to properly remove such substances can contribute to unhealthy and dangerous environments. SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm are trained to safely remove biohazardous substances and dispose of them properly in accordance with OSHA and health regulations.Equipped with the necessary safety apparatus and cleaning products, SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm help turn unsafe environments into clean, safe homes and offices.

Biohazard
Sewage Backups
Sewage backups and dark water intrusions are more than nasty, smelly deposits – these damages also introduce harmful microorganisms into a structure. SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm remove the sewage, contaminants, and moisture, and help ensure the structure is properly cleaned, disinfected, and deodorized.

Bloodborne Pathogens
SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm remove and dispose of bodily fluids, tissue and other potentially pathogenic substances resulting from accident, trauma, crime or death. Trained SERVPRO Professionals clean, disinfect and deodorize the structure.

Methamphetamine Labs
SERVPRO realizes many of the chemicals used in the production of illegal drugs such as methamphetamine are volatile and can leave harmful residues throughout a structure. SERVPRO Professionals follow federal and state guidelines to properly clean all surfaces.

Crime Scene and Vandalism

Crime Scene Residues
From fingerprint powder and evidence-gathering chemicals to tear gas and pepper spray residues, SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm can clean and restore your property after a crime scene investigation.

Vandalism
SERVPRO Professionals also provide general vandalism cleanup for graffiti and deodorization services for situations involving spoiled foods and human and animal waste.

It is estimated that up to 50% of businesses that close due to a disaster, such as fire and flood never reopen!  Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place.

Are you “Ready for whatever happens?”

Preparation is a key component for making it through any size disaster, whether it’s a small water leak, a large fire, or an area flood.  The best time to plan for such events is not when the event happens, but well before it happens.

The SERVPRO^® Emergency READY Profile serves as a quick reference of important building and contact information or can be an ideal supplement to any well-designed emergency preparedness or existing contingency program.  Rather than simply reacting to disaster situations, most prefer proactive measures to establish a relationship with a restoration services company. 

By working with SERVPRO^® of (Insert Franchise Name) to develop your personalized Emergency READY Profile your business will receive the benefit of over 40 years of experience in reducing the impact of any natural or man-made disaster.  SERVPRO^® is a leader in water and fire damage response and can help you quickly get your property back in working order.

Call Shannan at SERVPRO OF IONIA & MONTCALM at 616.527.5470 

Today for a No Cost Assessment of Your Facility!

Helping you to be “Ready for Whatever Happens,”

Preparation Suggestions for Workplace Contingency Planning:

1. Install emergency lights that turn on when the power goes out.
2. Back up computer data frequently throughout the business day. Keep backup tapes off site. Assign key employees the responsibility of storing operational data and necessary information on removable memory sticks. Select employees should house the memory sticks, taking them from the office when they leave. One possibility is for employees to store memory sticks in their briefcase.
3. Use only UL-listed surge protectors and battery backup systems.
4. Store a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert function in a central location on each floor of the facility. Keep it on at all times and ensure that employees are aware and can recognize the tone or signal sounds alerting information about severe weather and protective actions.
5. Designate a remote phone number on which you can record messages and communicate information using either a voice mail system at your facility or outside line. Distribute the designated number and instructions to employees, customers and vendors.
6. Set up a telephone call tree or password-protected page on the company website to communicate with employees in an emergency.
7. Distribute copies of phone/contact lists consisting of key employees, customers and vendors. Be sure to include both home and cell phone or additional contact numbers and provide copies to key staff members, customers and vendors.
8. Add or incorporate a remote call forwarding feature for your main business line(s) allowing calls to be remotely re-routed in case inability to travel to or enter the workplace facility occurs.
9. Maintain an offsite minimum supply stock of the products, materials and equipment your company would need for business continuity.
10. Have an emergency evacuation plan in place and keep emergency supplies handy, including flashlights with extra batteries, first aid kit and supplies, bottled water, basic tools, towels or blankets and disaster recovery or emergency action plan complete with emergency contact information.

Call SERVPRO OF IONIA & MONTCALM Today To Help

Your Business Put Together a Emergency Readiness Plan

616-527-5470 or Toll Free 800.647.7480

 

Like it never even happened.

Independently Owned and Operated.

The Institute for Business and Home Safety reports that at least one-fourth of all businesses that close as a result of a disaster never reopen. Small or start-up businesses are more susceptible to these statistics because they may not have the knowledge or resources to assess, mitigate and prevent disaster risks or develop a comprehensive recovery and continuity plan. Contact SERVPRO of Ionia & Montcalm to inquire about a Disaster Recovery Profile (DRP) for your business. The Disaster Profile can help your business with preparedness planning by compiling comprehensive information to form an emergency action plan to use in case of a disaster.

Emergencies like fire, smoke, water or vandalism damage will usually strike your facility without warning. Man-made disasters such as security threats and natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and floods can also occur with little warning. Immediate response in a critical situation can save thousands of dollars in reduced structural and secondary damages and company down time. It may also allow your company to resume normal business operations faster, helping eliminate the many problems associated with extended business interruptions and down time. The quicker your company recovers, the better your chances for getting back to business as usual.

The Disaster Recovery Profile records company inventory ranging from machinery, electronic equipment and valuable documents to data regarding specific building and grounds statistics, contact information and response checklists. A customized company emergency response plan could be a valuable resource for your business that could help bring organization to a very chaotic situation following a disaster. Natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes force thousands of businesses to close. In addition to natural disasters are more common disastrous events such as building fires. 25% of the businesses that close following a disastrous situation never reopen.

Although you cannot prevent a disastrous event from occurring, you can be prepared. According to a February 2006 Facilities Management Link online article entitled Effective Business Continuity Strategies and Emergency Planning, “Companies should be planning for the implications of disasters such as power cuts or IT-related problems as well as for the potential loss of not only data and equipment, but also of people and premises.” In an emergency or disastrous situation, the recovery profile can allow your business to focus on the things that matter most, your customers, employees, vendors and business. Help prepare your company or firm for the unpredictable by compiling an emergency action plan. Contact your SERVPRO Professional at 1-800-647-7480 today and demonstrate your commitment to preparedness planning.