PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services supports Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia!

Yesterday was #GivingTuesday, and our company decided to support and give to Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia. Our decision to support this fine organization was based on 8 reasons!

Did you know that:

1. Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia has built over 170 houses throughout the city of Philadelphia, helping people in our city achieve the “American Dream” of home ownership.

2. The Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia program is not just another “handout.” The Habitat ™program for home ownership actually helps to break the cycle of poverty by ensuring that the families who work their 350 “sweat equity” hours on their own house or other Habitat ™ houses get to see the results of their labor in the form of a down payment and a no-interest mortgage.

3. Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia works with all types of families, and their assistance is not based on race, creed or color. A typical partner family is a hardworking single parent of three, who earns between $25,000 and $35,000 a year.

4. Habitat ™ Philadelphia constructs new houses – but maybe even more importantly – restores vacant properties to new life. Their efforts are helping to re-vitalize many neighborhoods in Philadelphia!

5. Habitat ™ Philadelphia builds and rehabilitates row homes, typically with two or three bedrooms. With new construction projects, they make every effort to have the design of the architecture match the existing architecture in the blocks where they are building. Whether the home is rehabilitated or newly constructed, all Habitat ™ homes are built with care for the family who will be living there and for the neighborhood where it is located.

6. Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia started the “ReStore” in September of 2011. The ReStore serves as an outlet to accept donated goods for resale, and the profits are used to help fund the construction of more houses. And, when you donate to the ReStore, you enjoy a tax deduction, help to provide the Philadelphia community with a source of low-cost building materials, furniture and home goods. An additional benefit: donations to the ReStore save tons of materials from going into landfills. In the past year alone, the ReStore has diverted over 275 TONS of waste from landfills!

7. Habitat ™ Philadelphia’s mission of providing decent, affordable housing for all includes a commitment to “going green.” Building “green” means sustainable housing – it’s better for the environment, more economical for the families, and has a positive social impact on the communities where Habitat ™ builds.

And furthermore,

8. Did you know that 1 in every 8 Philadelphia homeowners won’t be able to make critical repairs to their homes?

Here at PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services, we know this problem exists!

Too often we have been called out to an emergency water loss clean up or fire damage restoration job and the homeowner is unable to pay for the critical repairs and restoration work that is needed to save their homes. Sometimes it’s because the insurance deductible is too high and the family doesn’t have the funds available to pay for the work . . . sometimes, it’s because the damage isn’t covered by the insurance.

But, did you know that Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia started a Weatherization and Home Repair Program (WHRP) in 2011 to address this need? The goal of this program is to prevent property damage before it occurs! By educating the residents on proper care of their home and providing low- or no-interest loans and an energy audit, Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia Weatherization and Home Repair Program helps stabilize the blocks where Habitat ™ works so that buildings and homes won’t be left abandoned due to property damage.

So, with all these reasons, we’re proud to be a supporter of Habitat for Humanity ™ Philadelphia!

And, we’re in good company. Check out this video of Jon Bon Jovi doing his part for the City of Philadelphia:

Happy Thanksgiving from PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services

And for those of you who plan to fry your turkey this year, here are some funny and helpful tips from State Farm and Si and Jase Robertson:

   Happy Labor Day Weekend 2013 from
PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services

As summer comes to a close and school begins, we wish you and yours all the best for a safe, happy, and healthy Labor Day weekend.

And, because we believe the best way to solve a problem with water damage is to prevent it from happening, here are some helpful tips you can use to avoid water damage to your home while you’re away: 5 Tips to avoid vacation water damage

And remember: PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services is there for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on holidays! – for all your property damage needs in the Greater Philadelphia and South Jersey area.

When fire, smoke, water, or storms create property damage problems, we’re here to be the solution!

A rogue SUV smashed this store front at an office supply store in Philadelphia

• -you’re a property manager for a national office supply store
• -you’re located in Texas
• -you have a store in Philadelphia that just had a rogue SUV plow into the front door
• -And you need emergency board up services
• -at 12 am on a Friday night?

Communication with the customer to determine the scope of work

Assessing the damage and communicating with the property manager in Texas with real time upload of pictures determines the scope of work for the project.

Cleaning up the glass and debris to make the work area safe

Safety first! All the glass and debris from the doors had to be removed from the work area before board up could be started.

Measure twice, cut once! Cutting the boards for custom fit

Our technicians are trained in precision so that the finished product provides security and safety for the customers of the store.

Installing the custom fit boards for this storefront to increase security

Installation of the custom fit boards by our trained technicians means that the store will be secure over night before repairs can begin tomorrow.

This store in Philadelphia is now clean and secure for the night!

 
Clear of debris, and secured for the night,

Emergency Board up Successful!

 the property manager in Texas has no worries the job was done right!
 

PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services
Your trusted resource for property damage solutions – including emergency board up services – in Philadelphia and South Jersey!

877-750-7876

At PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services, we know that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. And, because we care about the safety of your family and friends, here are five grill safety tips to enjoy your 4th of July holiday to the max!

The leading cause of grill fires (and/or explosions!) is “mechanical failure or malfunction.” You can help prevent this by checking your equipment thoroughly before firing it up.

Picture courtesy of
www.safetytrainingservices.net

1. The easiest way to check for gas leaks is to fill a spray bottle with water add a little liquid soap – dish detergent or shampoo will do – and spray it all over the tank and lines. If there’s a leak, the liquid will bubble as the gas escapes from the line or tank.

2. The second most common cause of house fires from grills seems to be the most obvious: the grill is too close to the home. To prevent this, move the grill at least 10 feet away from any structure.

3. The third most common cause of house fires from grills is pouring gasoline or lighter fluid on the coals once they’ve been lit, or adding additional fuel to a lit fire.

4. The fourth most common cause of fires from grills – and the most common sense tip of all: Never leave your grill (or smoker!) unattended.

5. And, just to be sure: Do you have a fire extinguisher nearby? I know we have one in our kitchen, but I usually forget to bring it out when we grill

Grill fires aren’t the only place fire accidents happen on the 4th. Fireworks are outlawed for private use in New Jersey, but sparklers are legal. Sparklers are a wonderful way to celebrate, but can easily cause burns. To avoid this, just take a plastic cup, poke a hole in the bottom, and insert the sparkler before lighting. Large hands or small can be protected from the burn.

Here’s wishing you and yours have a safe, happy, and healthy 4th of July with this sparkler safety tip!

But, if you do need help this holiday, remember: we’re here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – even on holidays! Call 877-750-7876

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PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services is a proud sponsor of the American Red Cross disaster responder program

PuroClean is proud to announce that we have joined the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program, a select group of leading corporations that provide the highest level of support to Red Cross relief efforts. When disasters like tornadoes and flooding happen around the nation, or when hurricanes happen closer to home, the American Red Cross is there to provide a shelter, food, emotional support, and other assistance to people in need. As a member of the Disaster Responder, PuroClean’s support ensures that the Red Cross can be on the scene of a disaster at a moment’s notice. You, along with PuroClean, can make a difference in the lives of those in need by making a donation to support the American Red Cross Disaster Relief.