Keep Your Crew Safe During a Storm Emergency | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

9/19/2023 (Permalink)

If your home or business was damaged in a storm, call SERVPRO of North Kenosha County to get you back in action.

Initial and ongoing training is a typical offering for every business owner to provide to their employees. These essential first steps help prepare your team for just about any roadblock they encounter during a regular workday.

Alongside your typical workplace training, though, it’s important to make room for a storm safety plan. Through communication and some practice, your Kenosha team will be ready for any commercial weather emergency.

Don’t leave your team to face the storm alone! Use this guide to fully prepare your Kenosha workplace for weather threats of all types.

<h3your-risk">Know Your Risk

Knowing the weather hazards unique to your region is the starting point for developing a storm-prepared plan for your workplace. Because each area is unique, your company will require its own set of safeguards to handle these specific threats.

Kenosha is struck by a variety of weather threats like snowstorms, tornadoes, thunderstorms and floods. These common hazards are capable of shutting down businesses and creating devastating, lasting damage.

Assessing your flood risk is a great place to start since Kenosha is at risk of them year-round. You should also check the nearby weather forecast each day and turn on live notifications for local advisories.

<h3a-plan-to-communicate">Make a Plan to Communicate

When a Kenosha disaster strikes, open lines of communication are a lifeline for your team. Thankfully, there are plenty of options available when it comes to seamless communication in the workplace!

Your workplace should be connected through a system that allows everyone to stay updated in the midst of an emergency. This communication will be helpful in a number of ways, such as alerting your team to seek shelter, notifying them of an impending storm or informing them to gather supplies.

<h3your-evacuation">Plan Your Evacuation

If a weather emergency gets bad enough, a workplace evacuation may be necessary. Prepare your team by going over any emergencies that would call for an evacuation, and highlight any routes or exits they’ll need to take

Your crew might also need to shelter in place during weather like tornadoes. To keep everyone coordinated during a situation, like this, select an area that everyone can quickly access.

No matter how severe the Kenosha emergency is, you’re going to need a plan in place to keep your whole team safe! Be mindful of the devastation that storms can create, and prepare your team to deal with them when they occur.

Don’t let extreme weather take control! If storms strike your business, SERVPRO® can help you restore your losses.

The Business Partner You Didn’t Realize You Needed

3/19/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenosha County are your local commercial restoration experts. Contact us today should you experience any damage.

When it comes to keeping a business viable, you can use all the assistance you can get. As a property manager or owner, you are well aware of how challenging it is to just keep things running. For enterprises like yours, significant disruptions or losses might mean permanently shutting your doors.

However, your organization already has a built-in silent partner for all of its cleaning and recovery needs, and it’s right here in Kenosha County. SERVPRO can handle various business needs to the extent that it’s as if you have a committed ally in charge of an entire part of your corporation’s operation.

Consider what we mean:

Large loss recovery. Fires, storms and flooding are among the most common causes of financial loss for businesses around the nation, and they may cause much more harm if action is not taken quickly. When you call SERVPRO, you are contacting a top-tier expert team that is accessible 24 hours a day to provide proven emergency services and assist you in rapidly regaining your footing.

Emergency Ready Plan. If your business is prepared, rehabilitation starts prior to the occurrence of a disaster. We can help you in developing the most effective approach for implementation of an Emergency Ready Plan when the time comes. During a crisis, you may need an emergency chain of command, alternate meeting or work locations, temporary suppliers, or other services—and we’ll get you set up with a single button push that launches all of those plans into action.

Cleaning of All Kinds. We have a solution for every situation, from trauma site cleanup and safe biohazard removal to routine cleaning and restoration in high-traffic areas. We’ve been doing this for a long period of time and have seen and cleaned everything that can be cleaned.

Restoration Services. Flash flooding may occur as a result of storms. Interns may inadvertently spark a fire. A ruptured water line could cause flooding. All of these situations require cleanup and restoration, which SERVPRO is an expert at. You can rely on us to restore the sparkle to your company after a property damage incident, from water removal through restoration.

Industry Specialization. We are capable of assisting any company, having spent decades learning the ins and outs of each industry. We can handle any cleaning or restoration needs your business may have, regardless of how specific or uncommon they are.

Whatever your recovery need may be, and whatever your commercial property may require, trust SERVPRO to get the job done. Contact us today to get started on an Emergency Ready Plan or find out how we can serve your business.

It’s Time to Prepare for Winter Storms and Extreme Weather

1/9/2022 (Permalink)

If winter weather should bring damage to your home or business, contact SERVPRO of North Kenosha County for fast, restorative solutions.

Winter on Lake Michigan is an event that requires preparation. A casual approach to winter weather will leave home and business owners dealing with unwanted fallout from snow, ice and other winter hazards.

The risks of winter weather should never be overlooked. So whether you’re new to the area, or a Kenosha County lifer, let’s review a few of the most important items you need to be thinking about as we head into another harsh winter season.

Protect Your Family

When Old Man Winter comes out swinging with both fists, you’ll be glad you have an emergency action plan in place to keep your family safe. Your plan, when crafted and rehearsed, can set your family on a safe course of action in a heavy winter storm or weather event.

Prepare your cars as well—check every tire for excessive wear, and rotate or replace any as needed. Top off all your fluids, especially that antifreeze, and check your battery for good life. A healthy car in late fall can keep you running through winter.

It’s also time to check the stock of your emergency kits at home and in the car, ensuring you have water, food and first-aid supplies necessary for everyone should a crisis arise.

Protect Your Home

Frozen pipes are every cold-weather homeowner’s nemesis, so make sure you’re doing everything you can to avoid them. Let faucets drip when the cold gets bitter, and insulate every pipe you can.

Speaking of insulation, check the insulation in your attic and the sealing of your windows—these can let unnecessary cold air inside if they’re lacking.

Have your HVAC checked, and allow a pro to perform maintenance on it if necessary. Better to have a little work done now that to have it fizzle on you in the dead of winter.

If you use wood-burning sources for heat, get yourself some extra firewood in case you get shut in at any point. Use your fireplace or furnace safely every time, and make sure it stays clean and well-ventilated.

Protect Your Pets

Bring your pets indoors during the cold—the vast majority of dogs and cats aren’t created to withstand the harsh extremes of winter. If you have horses or livestock that have to stay outside, make sure they have reliable sources of shelter and water, and make sure their water stays fresh and doesn’t freeze.

Watch for Melts and Flooding

Dangerous floods and ice dams can occur during and after Great Lakes winters, and they can present serious risks for both homeowners and municipal areas.

If winter weather should bring damage or flooding to your home or business, contact SERVPRO for fast, restorative solutions.

Walking Through the Restoration Process With Kenosha Business Owners l SERVPRO® of North Kenosha County

2/27/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenosha County knows the commercial restoration process. Here are some of our best tips in choosing the right restoration company.

Walking Through the Restoration Process With Kenosha Business Owners l SERVPRO® of North Kenosha County - SERVPRO OF NORTH KENOSHA COUNTY Blog

We’re proud of our work as a Kenosha County business.

And our team wants other business owners in Kenosha to grow—even after a natural disaster has impacted them. To help aid them in the process. Our team has put together a list of our best advice to guide local businesses through the disaster restoration process.

You Can Succeed After a Natural Disaster

Here are some of our team’s best advice members can offer to help local business owners through the steps to restore their business after a fire, flood or other natural disasters:

Review your disaster plan. Focusing after a disaster impacts your business can be difficult. That’s why your disaster plan is an essential part of moving forward. Review the steps you laid out and follow them.

Have photos and an inventory ready. Take plenty of pictures of the damage your business suffered. You’ll also want to make a list of any items that were lost and damaged during the disaster. This is the type of information your insurance company will ask you to provide.

Find ways to support your employees. The people who work in your business will be affected by the disaster, too. You can find resources through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and other avenues to ensure your employees have access to assistance.

Keep the people who matter to your business in the loop. Don’t neglect reaching out to your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your community.

Be selective when choosing who will work on your restoration project. If you work with a trusted restoration resource, you’ll feel more confident that the work is getting done to the highest standard. And that can help you sleep easier after a disaster.

If your business is damaged due to fire, water or any other cause, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.

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Restoring Your Kenosha Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event

2/20/2021 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Damage Events Present Unique Challenges

Flooding and water damage events at Kenosha commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.

About SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

SERVPRO of North Kenosha County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. 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.

The First Step to Take in Workplace Fire Preparedness | SERVPRO® of North Kenosha County

12/12/2020 (Permalink)

If your business experiences any fire damage, you can count on us. SERVPRO of North Kenosha County specializes in commercial fire restoration.

Regardless of the industry you own a business in, planning for workplace fires is something that is wise to do. While some industries carry more risk than others, fires impact so many businesses every year, but some simple planning can significantly reduce how much danger they can cause you.

Ensuring the safety of your staff and yourself are of the utmost concern when planning for fire safety, which is why we always recommend starting your fire plan with evacuation drills. Giving everyone the tools they need to safely get out of the building will reduce the damage a fire can cause and allow firefighters to move in and extinguish it as quickly as possible.

Start Your Business’ Fire Plan With Evacuation Drills

Consult with your local fire officials. There is plenty of great information online regarding how to increase workplace fire safety, but do not forget to make use of your own local resources as well. You can generally get in touch with your local fire department to have them pay your business a visit and instruct you on how to plan drills and evacuation routes to best serve your needs.

Communicate and mark fire evacuation routes. Once you have mapped out the evacuation drills for your building, mark them well so they are visible and discuss evacuation procedures with the staff. Preparing everyone in advance for a drill is the best way to ensure that no one panics and everyone remembers exactly what to do from their pre-drill briefing.

Have fire drills frequently. Every business will have different needs regarding the frequency of their fire evacuation drills, but the general guidelines to keep in mind are to have them frequently enough that they stay fresh in the minds of employees, but do not do them too regularly that they are not taken seriously.

Run different fire scenarios. There are many possibilities for how a fire could start in a workplace, so it is important to take all of this into account when doing your planning. Mix it up when planning your drills so staff are comfortable with different mock origins of your fire scenario and can handle changes to evacuation routes and available exits with ease.

If your business has experienced fire damage, you can count on us. We specialize in commercial fire restoration and will be here for you at any hour—contact us today.

Considerations for Recovering From a Disaster at Your Business | SERVPRO® of North Kenosha County

11/12/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Kenosha County is your go-to in case a disaster occurs. Get in touch with us to learn more.

Considerations for Recovering From a Disaster at Your Business | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County 

Every business owner understands how crucial it is to plan ahead and be prepared for anything, but for many, these considerations have not yet impacted their disaster recovery efforts. While there is no way to tell when a disaster will strike, planning for recovery is key to preserving your business and ensuring you can reopen your doors even after an emergency. Considering your recovery plan in advance is a great way to make sure you are prepared for anything that comes your way.

Considering the safety of you and your staff is the most important aspect of disaster planning, but once you do that, you can begin thinking through your recovery as well. By being prepared for how to overcome whatever happens, you will be able to execute your recovery plan more quickly and get your doors reopened much faster than if you had not planned ahead.

Disaster Recovery Steps for Business Owners

Contact your providers for insurance and restoration. No two commercial insurance policies are the same, which is why it is so important to make sure you get in touch with your insurance provider quickly after a disaster in order to understand if and how to file a claim. Once you do this, it is wise to get in touch with the company you have chosen for your commercial restoration so you can set that process in motion as well.

Get in touch with customers quickly. Keeping in touch with your customers is easier than ever before thanks to social media, so it is wise to make use of it to give them pertinent details following a disaster. Keeping them aware of changes to operating hours and closures is helpful, as is setting up programs like online ordering or gift card sales so they can still give you support as you work to get back to full operations.

Be aware of what resources are out there for you. After a disaster, many resources are made available to small businesses through the Small Business Administration. Financial assistance for disaster recovery is often easy to qualify for and can be applied to a number of expenses you might incur as you work to get your doors reopened once more.

If your business has been damaged due to a disaster, we’re here to help. Contact us at any hour to report your damage or to learn more about our commercial restoration services.

Business Owners and Disaster Preparations | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

12/20/2019 (Permalink)

Having a disaster plan in place is crucial. SERVPRO of North Kenosha County is your full service commercial restoration company.

Business Owners and Disaster Preparations | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County 

Anticipating future risks your business will be exposed to can be difficult due to many factors, but one thing business owners should certainly prepare for is a natural disaster.

While often not discussed in a business-focused manner, natural disasters have grown increasingly common in recent years and the way businesses handle them can often make or break future operations.

While there is no way to know for sure if a natural disaster will strike your commercial property, understanding your insurance coverage, action plan and the process for reopening afterward will help ensure you can recover quickly if it does.

Disaster Preparations Especially for Business Owners

1. Double-Check Your Insurance
Unfortunately, not every business policy is designed with natural disasters in mind. Often, excessive damages from natural causes will not be fully covered, leaving business owners to foot the bill for recovery from their own capital. However, starting this dialogue with your agent and researching the types of supplemental policies business owners may be eligible for will help you be certain you are fully covered.

2. Create Your Action Plan
When you are faced with a scenario where you must evacuate from your business right away, it is important to have a plan in place and all necessary supplies in order to do so in as little time as possible. Documenting local shelters, evacuation routes and medical facilities will be helpful, as well as any key actions such as shutting down machinery on your way out the door.

3. Rehearse Drills and Prepare Staff
It is important to not only make an emergency action plan for yourself but to also include your staff in the procedures. Once you have your details determined, sharing the plan with your employees and designating those in leadership roles to host regular and varied disaster drills with the team can help everyone stay safe and know what to do in a frightening scenario.

4. Choose a Restoration Company to Work With
All aspects of disaster planning are important, but one vital thing is knowing how you will get your business property suitable to reopen following the disaster. The best way to do that is to work with a restoration company that has expertise in commercial jobs in order to get your damage restored and your doors reopened as quickly as possible.

If you need to pick a commercial restoration company that’s right for you, call us today! We can tell you all about what sets our process apart.

Preparing for Floods When You Own a Business | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

10/22/2019 (Permalink)

A flood can happened when you least expect it. If your business experiences any water damage, contact SERVPRO of North Kenosha County.

Preparing for Floods When You Own a Business | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County 

When most people think disaster, they likely think fires or thunderstorms, but planning for a flood is just as important for business owners. Because of the high amount of flooding during natural disasters, even those not in commonly known flood-prone areas should be prepared.

Planning specifically for a flood is also a great way for business owners to keep their employees safe, thus reducing liability, and decreasing the timeline in which they can reopen. Advanced planning will help you know exactly what to do when a flood occurs so you can overcome it.

How to Prepare Your Business for a Flood

When planning for flooding, it is important to make sure you are not overlooking anything, which is why we have assembled some must-read tips for flood preparations:

• Access the Flood Map on FEMA’s website in order to find your location and understand any specific geographic struggles you might face at your business.
• Have copies of all your important documents stored securely in another location, such as a safety deposit box or in a waterproof safe.
• Utilize OSHA’s guidelines to draft an official emergency action plan as a way to educate employees.
• Host regular evacuation drills to ensure everyone knows exactly what to do.
• Research your insurance options—many business policies do not include coverage for water damage and flooding.
• Make room to store office emergency kits in case you must await help.
• Consider elevating electronics if flooding is imminent and there is time.

Preserve Important Documents Before a Flood

It is better to preserve as much as you can than to discover you have forgotten something after a flood. Some of the best documents to copy are:

• An outline for your plan to reopen and steps to get there
• Any supply companies, vendors and other parties that need to be contacted quickly
• Your business insurance policy and flood policy, if applicable
• Recovery instructions for digital files
• Any loan agreements, leasing documents and banking files that could be relevant

If your business has experienced a flood, we are always here to help. Call us ²⁴⁄₇ to get our team of professionals to your business quickly so you can get back on track.

It’s a Smart Business Decision to Choose Us | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

8/20/2019 (Permalink)

Consider choosing SERVPRO of North Kenosha County for your business restoration needs. You won't be disappointed!

It’s a Smart Business Decision to Choose Us | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

As a business, sustaining damage from a natural disaster puts the business owner in a vulnerable position. FEMA completed a study about how damage from disasters affects businesses and found that 40 to 60% are left unable to reopen after the damages.

Because of these dismal odds, it is important to make smart business decisions during the period of disaster recovery. By working with a trustworthy commercial restoration company, you can ensure that repairs to your business are done as quickly and efficiently as possible, so you can get your doors open again more quickly.

Here are some reasons why working with us for commercial restoration is a smart business decision:

1. You’ll Receive a Faster Response

Damages do not stick to a schedule, but no matter what hour of the day you discover them, we will be here to help. Our slogan “faster to any size disaster” is more than just something we say. Because of our 24-hour emergency service line, we are able to live up to that slogan and jump into action right away so business owners can focus on other aspects of getting their business practices restored.

2. You’ll Get Service From a Highly Trained Team

Hiring and training a top-notch team is of the utmost importance to us. Our training includes information from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to ensure everyone is up-to-date on industry practices and the current developments in the field. Our technicians are also given access to certification programs and online learning classes so they can continue to develop their expertise.

3. You’ll Get the Best Equipment

Because of the rapid advancements in the last few years have brought to the restoration industry, the IICRC has developed guidelines for the most effective equipment. We’re equipped with the top tools in the industry, so we are prepared to tackle anything from removing toxic soot particles after a fire to extracting water rapidly after a flood.

If you’re in need of commercial restoration, do not hesitate to make the call so you can get your business back faster. Our trained experts are here to help 24/7—contact us today.

Emergency Ready Profile - SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

8/12/2019 (Permalink)

It’s the middle of the night and your phone rings, because you’re the one that gets the calls when something goes wrong. The company you work for, well, they had a sprinkler head burst and the facility is filling up with water. What do you do first and who do you call? Do you have a plan?

Some of the things that might cross your mind are:

                -I need to get the water shut off and maybe, where is that?

                - Who is our insurance carrier?

                -Who can clean up a mess like this?

                -Are we going to be able to open the facility and operate business as usual?

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the ones that survive, the majority of them had a plan in place for events such as this. No one ever plans on a disaster to happen, but when it does, the best time to prepare is long before that. Ask yourself, “Are you ready for whatever happens?”

SERVPRO of North Kenosha can help you with a property management tool that we’ve developed also known as our Emergency Ready Profile. And the best part is it costs you NOTHING. It is a no cost assessment of your facility that has an immense amount of value. This profile includes information such as where your shut-off valve locations are, priority areas and priority contact information so when you get that call in the middle of the night, you know what to do and who to call.

And best of all is we give you this information in a free app on your smart phone or tablet. We want to help you minimize your down time as much as possible.

Give SERVPRO of North Kenosha County a call today to schedule your absolutely FREE assessment or visit SERVPRO.com/Ready. We are always Here to Help.

Is Your Business Prepared to Handle Potential Disasters? | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

5/7/2019 (Permalink)

Is Your Business Prepared to Handle Potential Disasters?

Is Your Business Prepared to Handle Potential Disasters? | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County - SERVPRO OF NORTH KENOSHA COUNTY Blog

Business owners have many things to think about, but emergency preparation should be near the top of the list.

Having an emergency preparedness plan in place will not protect your business from all disasters or emergencies. However, it can offer peace of mind knowing that you have put together a plan to ensure that you have given the safety of your employees priority should a disaster or emergency situation occur.

Creating a Plan

Have you prepared an emergency preparedness plan that encompasses various disaster situations? If not, it should be a priority!

There are numerous emergencies your business should have a preparedness plan in place for, including:

• Fire
• Severe weather, including thunderstorms and winter storms
• Other natural hazards like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes and earthquakes
• Human-caused hazards, including accidents or acts of violence
• Technology-related issues like power outages and equipment failure

A disaster is a disaster, and an emergency is an emergency. It doesn’t matter if it’s a man-made incident or a natural disaster. If you have no emergency plan for your business, you are opening your business and your employees up for more problems than you would need in a stressful situation.

You should make sure that safety training and familiarization of emergency preparedness plans are included in the company onboarding process, team-building activities and continuing education opportunities. By helping employees familiarize themselves with proper safety protocol and emergency procedures, you’re not only giving them the tools to protect themselves, but you are also setting them up to help protect guests/visitors and the business itself.

Where to Start

As you are beginning to set up an emergency plan for your business, you should first perform an evaluation as to which scenarios are most likely to occur—and even consider the longshots. After all, it’s better to be prepared for all the worst-case scenarios and not be caught off guard.

There are plenty of online resources to help guide you through this process, including Ready.gov, the American Red Cross, FEMA and the CDC.

Perform a business impact analysis (BIA), which will help predict the potential effect a disaster may have on your business. This would include lost or delayed sales and income, increased expenses from repairs, and delayed implementation of business plans. Don’t forget to make sure a crisis communications plan is in place, too.

After you have done all of the above and have prepared an emergency preparedness plan, be sure to go over it and practice with employees. Reviewing and rehearsing various scenarios can help ensure the process remains fresh in their minds and can help employees feel more empowered.

Disaster can strike when you least expect it, but by being prepared and having a plan in place, your business will be better suited to handle whatever Mother Nature has in store. If the worst should happen and your business is damaged, know that SERVPRO of North Kenosha County is here to help make it “Like it never even happened.”

Making a Disaster Plan for Your Business | SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

1/11/2019 (Permalink)

Commercial Property damage restoration services in Kenosha

Making a Disaster Plan for Your Business | SERVPRO® of North Kenosha County 

How about that Mother Nature! She can prove to be quite a formidable foe by throwing everything from floods, hurricanes and tornadoes to wildfires and earthquakes at us. The best defense is a good offense, and that is being prepared in advance for a multitude of worst-case scenarios.

Being prepared for those scenarios involves creating a natural disaster plan for your business. Let’s take a look at some of the aspects to consider when designing that plan.

How to Begin

There are many factor and things you will need to consider and include in a disaster plan for your business, your employees and your assets.

Included in those considerations are the following:

1. Protecting your employees
2. Securing your assets
3. Getting your business up and running again

There are many checklists available from sources like the Red Cross, FEMA and Ready.gov that can guide you in identifying areas that need to be included in your natural disaster preparedness plan. These sources can also help you figure out just how prepared you truly are.

Providing Safety for Employees

If a disaster should strike without warning, your plan should provide for the protection of employees and visitors.

It is extremely important to make sure evacuation routes and exits from your facility are all properly marked, that there is an area available where people can take shelter, that emergency lighting has been installed, and that staff are available to volunteer to serve as “safety wardens” who are properly trained and ready to guide and assist with all emergency efforts.

When you are deciding on a sheltering area, a basement or storm cellar is ideal in case of tornadoes or other high-wind situations. If that type of space is not available, you should designate a small interior room, such as a closet or interior hallway, on the lowest level of the building.

Steps to Take for Asset Protection

If you have a brick and mortar location for your business, you’ll have to make mindful choices about how to protect the assets inside it. From equipment to merchandise, there are thousands of dollars at risk when a natural disaster strikes.

Keep a complete and current inventory of your equipment and merchandise and, if possible, having photographs prior to a disaster is always helpful during an insurance claim process. If your assets are saved on a computer server, take the steps necessary to ensure that regular backups are performed by the backup system and that the storage system cannot be damaged.

If you own your building, work with a contractor to locate areas that may need improvement and strengthening. The contractor can also discuss with you possible safety upgrades and advise on any areas that may not withstand certain weather situations.

Getting Business Up and Running Again

If you find yourself a victim of a natural disaster, it is quite possible that your business will have to be closed for repairs due to damage. And every day you remain closed is another day of lost profits. It is wise to have a “rainy day” fund available to help with additional costs not covered by your insurance.

Make a list of contractors available for construction and repair needs, and familiarize yourself with a cleanup and restoration service will be available to quickly respond to your emergency situation.

With SERVPRO of North Kenosha County, you can count on us to get to the disaster faster and make it "Like it never even happened." Our training and expertise have prepared us to help with water damage, storm damage, fire damage and mold remediation quickly and effectively.

Knowing what to do when disaster strikes your business is of the utmost importance. When it comes to the cleanup and restoration aspects, depend on SERVPRO of North Kenosha County to be there for you.

Commercial water loss at large grocery store in Kenosha

7/27/2018 (Permalink)

Photo showing ceiling tiles that were removed due to water damage from a malfunctioning sprinkler head.

This past week we were called in for a large commercial water loss at a local grocery store here in Kenosha due to a sprinkler head blowing. Although there wasn't an extensive amount of free standing water on the floor, a large section of ceiling tiles were affected right above most of the checkout aisles. This posed some challenges for our crew as the store manager wanted the majority of the aisles reopened in just a few hours time for their rush of customers.

We pulled the damaged ceiling tiles and removed all contaminated product from the aisles. Everything was thoroughly wiped down with a cleaning agent and the area inspected by the fire marshal before customers were able to use the aisles again. We worked quickly and efficiently to get them reopened and "Like it never even happened."  

Restoring Your Kenosha Commercial Property After A Water Damage Event

3/19/2018 (Permalink)

Commercial Water Damage Events Present Unique Challenges

Flooding and water damage events at Kenosha commercial properties are often complex with numerous issues that require a knowledgeable and flexible response. Whether we’re dealing with a relatively small water cleanup scenario or a large scale event, we work quickly to assess each unique situation and isolate the damaged area. In many instances, normal operations can continue in a temporary space while we restore your facility.

Restoring Commercial Properties Presents Unique Challenges

Our professionals are trained to be mindful of legal and environmental concerns and strive to fully restore the damaged area while working within your budgetary constraints. We understand that every hour spent cleaning up is an hour of lost revenue and productivity. So when an emergency situation arises in your business, give us a call and we’ll be there fast with the help you need.

About SERVPRO of North Kenosha County

SERVPRO of North Kenosha County specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. 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.