The Dangers of Extreme Heat

6/30/2023 (Permalink)

Extreme heat can be dangerous to both people and property. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can be life-threatening. In addition, extreme heat can cause damage to personal property, such as warping and cracking of wood, melting of plastics, and damage to electronics.

Tips for Staying Safe During Extreme Heat Warnings

Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine, which can dehydrate you.

Tip #2: Stay Cool

Limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, typically between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you must be outside, wear a hat and sunscreen and take frequent breaks in the shade or in air-conditioned buildings.

Tip #4: Protect Your Property

Check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family members who may be more susceptible to heat-related illnesses.

Extreme heat warnings can be dangerous to both people and property, but by taking precautions and staying informed, you can stay safe during the summer months. Remember to stay hydrated, stay cool, limit outdoor activities, protect your property, and check on others. Stay safe and enjoy the summer!

Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month: Understanding the Importance of Preparedness

2/3/2023 (Permalink)

February is Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month - CUSEC

Unlike weather events, earthquakes strike without warning, sometimes leaving devastation and anguish behind. In the U.S., earthquakes typically occur along the West Coast. However, there is potential for earthquakes in all states, with the Central U.S. having the greatest risk. To raise awareness about the importance of preparedness for earthquakes, and remind citizens and communities of their risk, the Central United States Consortium (CUSEC) has designated the month of February as Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month. February is also the anniversary of the last of the earthquakes that struck the central U.S. in the winter of 1811 - 1812, which caused the Mississippi River to flow backwards and created Reelfoot Lake State Park. 

The CUSEC is a partnership of state and federal agencies, universities, and other organizations working together to reduce the impact of earthquakes in the central United States. Through this partnership, CUSEC provides resources and information to help communities prepare for and respond to earthquakes. 

Earthquakes frequently occur here in Tennessee because the Volunteer State lies two seismic zones, or areas prone to earthquakes - the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), in the western part of the state, and the East Tennessee Seismic Zone. About 2,000 earthquakes occur in the central U.S. every year, many of which go unnoticed. "Many Tennesseans are surprised to know that earthquakes are a hazard in Tennessee," stated Patrick Sheehan, the director of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA). "Earthquake awareness month is an opportunity for individuals, businesses, and organizations to plan for the unexpected. We don't know when the next earthquakes will happen, but we can prepare and learn how to protect yourself, your family, your business, and your community before the ground starts shaking. I urge all Tennesseans to take meaningful action and prioritize earthquake preparedness." 

Earthquakes can cause widespread damage, power outages, and road closures, making it difficult to access essential services such as food, water, and medical care. In the event of a large earthquake, response and recovery efforts can take days, weeks, or even months. There are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family, and by acting today, you can reduce your vulnerability to earthquakes that may happen in the future. 

Precautionary measures to take before an earthquake strikes.

Following earthquake safety precautions could mean the difference between your physical safety and injury, and between property damage and devastating financial loss. With a safety plan in place, proper supplies, and securing your home against hazards, you can increase your chances of riding through a major earthquake safely.

Prepare for an Earthquake:

The steps you take before an earthquake may have the biggest impact on your safety and the protection of your personal property. Top earthquake safety precautions include:

• Secure items that could topple or fall over during an earthquake, such as water heaters, televisions, book shelves, breakable objects on shelves, and pictures and mirrors on walls.
• Create an emergency kit for you, your family, and pets with enough supplies to last everyone at least 3 days.
• Have an out-of-state contact in your emergency plan, and plan where to meet if your family is separated.
• Consider an earthquake insurance policy since standard homeowners insurance does not cover earthquake damage.
• Consider retro-fitting your home, building, or other structure to make it less vulnerable to collapse during an earthquake.
• Download the ReadyTN app to receive important emergency and weather alerts.

During an Earthquake:

You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down or drops something on you. During the next big earthquake, and immediately after, is when your level of preparedness will make a difference in how you and others survive and can respond to emergencies. Practicing helps you be ready to respond.

•  Drop, Cover, and Hold On to protect yourself during an earthquake. Drop to your hands and knees.  Cover your head and neck with your arms. Hold on to any sturdy furniture until the shaking stops.
• If in bed, stay there and cover your head and neck with a pillow.
• If inside, stay there until the shaking stops.  DO NOT run outside.
• If in a vehicle, stop in a clear area that is away from buildings, trees, overpasses, underpasses, or utility wires.
• If you are in a high-rise, expect fire alarms and sprinklers to go off. Do no use elevators.
• If near slopes, cliffs, or mountains, be alert for falling rocks and landslides.

After and Earthquake:

After the immediate threat of the earthquake has passed, your level of preparedness will determine your quality of life in the weeks and months that follow. Remember many injuries occur after an earthquake. Aftershocks—following large quakes—can cause damage in their own right.

• Expect aftershocks to follow the largest shock of the earthquake.
• Check yourself for injuries and provide assistance others if you have training.
• If in a damaged building, go outside and quickly move away from it.
• Do not enter damaged buildings.
• If you are trapped, cover your mouth.  Send a text, bang on a pipe or wall, or use a whistle instead of shouting so that rescuers can locate you.
• Save phone calls for emergencies.
• Use extreme caution during post-disaster clean-up of buildings and around debris.
• Do not remove heavy debris by yourself.  Call SERVPRO to start the cleanup of damage done to your home or business

 While earthquakes are not a common occurrence in Tennessee, it is important to be prepared and stay safe in the event of an earthquake. Central U.S. Earthquake Awareness Month is an important opportunity to educate ourselves about the potential dangers of earthquakes and how to prepare and stay safe during an earthquake. By following these tips, you can help protect yourself and your loved ones during an earthquake. Remember, it is always better to be prepared and stay safe than to be caught off guard in an emergency situation.

Halloween Safety Tips

10/30/2018 (Permalink)

Halloween is next week and with it comes candy and costumes. SERVPRO wants your little ones to stay safe so our good friend Frankenstein has given us a few tips:

• Tip #1: Stay in a group and communicate where everyone will be going.
• Tip #2: Use reflective tape for costumes and/or trick or treat bags so that particularly drivers can clearly see you.
• Tip #3: Check candy to make sure it is safe. Particularly you want to watch out for opened candy wrappers.

BONUS TIP: Always have a cell phone handy for quick communication.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Pet Safety in Winter

10/23/2018 (Permalink)

Temperatures will soon start dropping and many of us have four-legged friends that we tend to. Most of us are good about being aware of our animals in the extreme heat but watching out for them in the extreme cold is just as important. Here are a few tips to keep in mind during the winter time

• Tip #1: Be aware of cats seeking warmth in your car engine. It’s always a safe bet to make some noise around the hood before you start the car.
• Tip #2: There are dogs that just love to play in the snow. If that’s your animal be sure to wipe their paws as ice, salt and snow can be very painful stuck in their paws.
• Tip #3: Don’t leave your animal in a cold car as it can act as a refrigerator.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Breast Cancer Awareness

10/16/2018 (Permalink)

While we normally bring tips related to your home or business, SERVPRO cares about the health of our customers as well. In honor of breast cancer awareness month, we have dug up some tips from the medical experts, on what we should do to reduce our risk of breast cancer. And men…don’t think you can turn this off, breast cancer while rare in men, can affect one in 1,000 men.

• Tip #1: Don’t smoke; smoking significantly increases your risk of breast cancer.
• Tip #2: Be physically active and control your weight. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get active again, don’t wait for that New Years resolution.
• Tip #3: Don’t drink. The more you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Fall Home Safety

10/2/2018 (Permalink)

September 22^nd marked the first official day of fall and some of you like to do some fall cleaning ahead of the holidays. We’d like to give you a few home maintenance safety tips as you get those ladders out and start working.

• Tip #1: This is a good time to change your batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Tip #2: A lot of us like to get outside and clear those gutters of falling leaves, use caution while climbing ladders and when possible use a spotter.
• Tip #3: Check and replace home fire extinguishers.

BONUS TIP: Falling leaves and rain can make those driveways slick, use caution when navigating driveways and sidewalks.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Earthquake Safety

9/18/2018 (Permalink)

As many of you know, the northwest Tennessee region is very close to the New Madrid fault line, which records hundreds of very small quakes every year. Although most of these quakes are rarely felt, it is important to stay vigilant for the “big one” so here are some tips to keep you safe in case we get more than a small quake:

• Tip #1: As soon as you start to feel the shaking, drop down and take cover under a desk or under a door frame.
• Tip #2: Stay indoors until the shaking stops but be aware and stay away from bookcases or furniture that can fall on you.
• Tip #3: Make sure you and your family have a plan in case you are separated and always have access to an emergency kit.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Car Emergency Kit

9/4/2018 (Permalink)

You know how much SERVPRO cares about safety. Today we’re going to be sharing some tips to keep you safe in your car in the event of an emergency.

• Tip #1: Always have a first aid kit with you in the car. You can purchase your own for kit on Amazon for between $15 to $70.
• Tip #2: Always have a set of jumper cables in the car. You never know when you (or someone else) will need them.
• Tip #3: Keep that fire extinguisher handy and remember to test it every 6 months.

BONUS TIP: A lot of people are terrified of crashing their vehicle into a body of water and being unable to escape. Did you know that in the event that your vehicle is submerged, your headrest can save your life? Simply take it out like this and use the sharp ends to break open your window.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Elderly Safety Tips

8/28/2018 (Permalink)

You know how much SERVPRO cares about safety. Today we’re going to be sharing some tips specifically for our elderly viewers; a few adjustments in the home can eliminate some common, everyday hazards.

• Tip #1: Make sure rooms are well lit
• Tip #2: Keep rooms free of clutter so that navigating, particularly around corners, is easier.
• Tip #3: Keep hot and cold faucets clearly labeled to avoid any confusion that could lead to burns.

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress-free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chairman Award

Valentine's Dinner and a Movie Giveaway Winner

2/28/2018 (Permalink)

Owner Mr. David Caldwell (l) & Director of Sales & Marketing Jessica Harrison (r) present Bryan Hubbard (center) with his Dinner & a Movie Prize Pack.

For Valentine’s Day, SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County launched a free Dinner and a Movie Giveaway for one lucky winner. Every “like” on SERVPRO of Jackson’s Facebook page was counted as an entry into the drawing. The ad announcing the contest, which began on February 1 and concluded on February 13, was seen by over 4,000 people and shared over 50 times. We don’t blame you! The gift package not only included a dinner and a movie getaway for two, but it also included a free AMC annual popcorn bucket. On February 13, Bryan Hubbard of Newbern, Tennessee was drawn as the lucky winner.

Be sure to tune in on Thursday, March 1^st as we announce our next giveaway. Don’t miss out on your chance to be a winner!

About SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County understands the stress and worry that comes with a fire or water damage and the disruption it causes your life and home or business. Our goal is to help minimize the interruption to your life and quickly make it "Like it never even happened."

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of residential and commercial property after a fire, smoke or water damage. SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County can also mitigate mold and mildew from your home or business.

Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. With a nationwide system of qualified franchises, no damage is too large or too small for SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County.

If you would like to schedule service for your home or business, please call us today at (731) 423-9944!

Serving you since 1967, SERVPRO is the cleaning and restoration brand you know and trust.

Insurance and Payment Information

For a stress free claims process, SERVPRO works with your insurance to help manage the insurance process and paperwork.

Certifications

• AMRT - Applied Microbial Remediation Technician
• ASD - Applied Structural Drying Technician
• CCT - Carpet Cleaning Technician
• FSRT - Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
• IICRC Certified Firm
• UFT - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
• WRT - Water Damage Restoration Technician

Affiliations

• Kiwanis
• Madison County Chamber of Commerce

Awards

• Bronze Chariman Award

A real public servant

10/11/2017 (Permalink)

From left to right, David Hicks, American Red Cross, Jessica Harrison, SERVPRO, and Dave Brumley, in front of their offices in Jackson, TN.

He is a Twitter lover (@brumley95) and a hardcore public servant. Recently, thanks to the American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee, we met Dave Brumley, a key volunteer who has offered his time to that organization for more than 15 years. This past month of September, he was selected as a Jefferson Award Foundation honoree, a nationwide award that represents the best of public service.

Brumley is part of the Disaster Action Team (DAT). He is also the Red Cross representative to the Armed Forces, and the Government Operations Liaison. This 75-year-old retiree used to work for the print department at the Fred’s department store in Memphis. “Pretty much all my life I have been involved in some organization that helps folks. When we moved to Jackson in 2000, I was looking for something to get involved in and a friend of mine was involved in the Red Cross […]. The rest is history!”, said Mr. Brumley.

Dave has assisted in several disasters throughout the country such as the Chattanooga tornado, the wildfires in Gatlinburg and even in Hurricane Katrina. “I was working at a hurricane in Florida several years ago and we were doing mobile feeding out of our Emergency Response for people at a trailer park that had been devastated by the event. There was an elderly gentleman who came up to the truck to get some food and, as we always do, we ask how are they coping and he just broke in and started crying. We tried to comfort him, offer him hope. This is one of the things that stays in my mind”.

Check out our full interview with this outstanding volunteer: Dave Brumley.

If you would like to become a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Mid-West Tennessee, click here. You can make a difference.

Every Day Is Game Day

9/1/2017 (Permalink)

Send, Like and Tag to enter our drawing. Every Day Is Game Day!

Show us your Game Day pics

How to get free tickets for a SEC game this season? SERVPRO has the solution! During these first two weeks of September 2017, we want to see football lovers’ team spirit. Send us your best football pictures, like us on Facebook, tag a friend and you will automatically enter our SERVPRO® random drawing.

What you could win

• A free pair of SEC football tickets to South Carolina vs. Tennessee on Saturday, October 14^th, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

What to do

• Send us your Game Day pics (games, tailgate, memorabilia, home decoration) to marketing@SERVPRO5727.com or publish them in a related post. 
• Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/SERVPRO8462
• Tag a friend.

Your pictures will be published on a SERVPRO® Facebook album called “Every Day Is Game Day”.

Those three actions (SEND/LIKE/TAG) will give you the chance to enter to our SERVPRO drawing until Wednesday September 27th at midnight. The lucky winners will be announced on a Facebook live stream on Thursday September 14^th at 10:00 a.m.

The Southeastern Conference (SEC) opens the 2017 football season on the weekend of September 2^nd with 14 games, including Tennessee playing Georgia Tech on “Labor Day”, Monday, September 4th.

According to ESPN, "Baseball is still called the national pastime, but football is by far the more popular sport in American society", since 1985.

Happy Football Season Y’all!

Source: The Official Website of the Southeastern Conference.

"One Word"

1/10/2017 (Permalink)

"One Word"

We enjoy helping our customers in more ways than just mold, water, and fire restoration.  We also spend time sharing our favorite motivational tools such as “One Word That Will Change Your Life” written by Dan Britton, Jon Gordon, & Jimmy Page.  Our SERVPRO has made this part of our annual meetings with our entire team.  Last year we wrote our One Word that each of us choose on stones. We placed the stones on our desks as well as in vehicles to remind us what we are trying to accomplish personally and professionally.

 The One Word process is an alternative process choosing a list of New Year’s resolutions.  You take time for self-reflection and discover where you want to see change if your life.  Fact is who can remember all their New Year’s Resolutions that they made in May?  Very few people can I am sure of it.  This is a simple technique to change yourself without trying to remember a long list of goals.

You want to take about 10-15 minutes to pause and pray to help discover your One Word for the year.  It is a three-step process: Prepare your heart (Look In), Discover your one word (Look Up) & Live out your word (Look Out). 

You can read more on Jon Gordon’s website: http://www.getoneword.com/ as well as follow him on Facebook or Twitter.  Everything he teaches you can be utilized as a team or as an individual.  You can find all his books on Amazon.com, Books A Million, or Barnes & Noble or of course on his personal website: www.jongordon.com.  My personal favorite is using recourses such as Audible or IBook to download these books so I can listen to them  on the go.

          Recently, I visited with Alan Brown State Farm and we went through this process with them.  In their case, we used a canvas for each of them to display in their offices to help remind them of their One Word.  We discussed why each person choose their One Word and what their One Word meant to them.  I shared my One Word with them from the previous year which was commit.  For me it was a chance to commit to things that matter most in life and not to over commit myself to things take away for the most important.  I used Proverbs 16:3 to remind me of plan for the year; Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.  Choosing One Word can change your life!  Small steps each day will allow you to travel far on your journey.