Hurricane Sandy!

Just last year we were helping clean up the destruction that Hurricane Irene left! Now today our crew is in New Jersey cleaning up the mess that Hurricane Sandy has left. Please keep all emergency workers and crews in your prayers!

If you want to help those affected by Hurricane Sandy here are a few organizations to help donate to! 

The Salvation Army has dozens of mobile feeding units and shelters along the East Coast that are working to serve thousands in the most heavily hit areas. Visitwww.salvationarmyusa.org to donate.

Feeding America has thousands of pounds of emergency food, water and supplies in the disaster zone that it is working to distribute to the storm's victims. To donate, visit www.feedingamerica.org or call            800-910-5524      .

AmeriCares is providing medicine and other supplies to people affected by Hurricane Sandy. To donate, visitwww.americares.org.

World Vision is distributing flood clean-up kits, personal hygiene items and emergency food kits to people hit by the hurricane. To donate, visit www.worldvision.org.

Save the Children is also working to provide relief to families and their children. Visit www.savethechildren.orgto donate.

Samaritan's Purse is asking for volunteers to help storm victims. To volunteer, visit their website.

One way to help is by donating to the Red Cross. All donations will provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to those affected by the storm. To donate, visit www.redcross.org, call 800-Red-Cross or text the word "Redcross" to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

Nearly 100 Red Cross blood drives were canceled because of Sandy, so blood supplies are low in the areas affected the most. The Red Cross asks that those who can donate to schedule an appointment to give blood. The New York Blood Center is urging people to donate blood for those in the New York/New Jersey area. To donate, call             800-933-2566       or visitwww.nybloodcenter.org.

-Denea Duran

Trick-or-Treating Tips

It's that time of the year again! Time to take then kiddos out in their fancy costumes! Here are some tips to stay safe!

Trick-or-Treating Tips

• Plan your route ahead of time.
• Trick or treat in familiar neighborhoods.
• Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark.
• Take along money for a phone call.
• Wear identification that's easy to read.
• Always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.
• Follow a curfew and take a watch with a backlight.
• Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Cross only at intersections and designated crosswalks.
• Walk. No running.
• Don't trample through flower beds and gardens.
• Watch out for open flames in jack-o-Lanterns.
• Walk with your head up and be aware of your surroundings.
• Only visit well lit houses. Don't stop at dark houses.
• Don't enter any houses unless you know the people.
• Carry a spare Halloween bag, in case yours breaks or you fill your original one.
• Don't approach unfamiliar pets and animals.
• Don't cut across yards and stay out of backyards.
• Follow traffic signals and don't jaywalk.
• Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
• Review the "stop, drop and roll" procedure in case your costume catches on fire.
• Never accept rides from strangers.
• Respect other people and their property.
• Be polite and say "thank you."
• Don't eat any candy until it's inspected for tampering under bright lights.
• Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
• Small children should not be allowed hard candy they may choke on.
• Report any suspicious or criminal activity to an adult or the police.
• Consider having a party instead of Trick or Treating.

-Denea Duran 

Content Credit: http://www.halloween-website.com/safety.htm                                                                                                                 

Lexington Oktoberfest 2012

This Saturday we'll be celebrating Lexington's German heritage, as we were founded in 1735 as "Saxe Gothe" named after Princess Augusta of the German Duchy of Saxe-Gotha.

The admission is free. Come check out the parade, and all of the vendors, free giveaways and activities for the kids! Make sure you come to our table and get some great things! See ya there


-Denea Duran

Winter Check List!

Winter Check List

• Give Space Heaters Space: As the weather gets cooler, space heaters come out of their summer hiding places, and as it turns out, they need space too. Remember to leave at least three feet of space around your heater. Unplug it when it's not being used. 

• Test your CO Detector: During cold weather, your furnace will be running and your windows will be closed. Test the carbon monoxide detector near your home's bedrooms. 

• Never Heat With an Oven: On chilly autumn mornings, avoid the temptation to warm the kitchen with a gas range or an open oven door. The un-vented products of combustion can quickly build to toxic levels. Take this as an opportunity to indulge in warm socks and robe. 

• Replace Expired Fire Extinguishers: Make sure that the fire extinguisher in your home is still good. If it has expired or discharged, be sure to replace it promptly. You dont want to be without this in case of an emergency. 

• Test Your Local Smoke Detectors: If it needs a new battery, then replace it. If the detector still does not function, replace the detector. This one shouldn't wait til later. 

• Wear Gloves While Doing Yard Work: It is the season for cleaning (isn't every season?) To help avoid blisters and other hand injuries, be sure to wear gloves while doing yard work. 

• Use Your Legs to Lift Heavy Items: Whether you are putting things away for storage or carrying garbage

Luna and Servpro supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

How could you not support a great cause! 

-Denea Duran

I am running for Lindsay

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and this is worth watching for six minutes! Tell us what you think! 

http://forlindsay.com/

-Denea Duran

It's what we can do for YOU!

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Why choose Servpro? Why not is the question! 

Mitigation requires quick action. The faster a SERVPRO Franchise Professional arrives on site to perform clean up and restoration the better the results including lower claim costs.

·      -   Lower recovery costs: the SERVPRO system helps save money

·       -  Emergency Mitigation service helps minimize additional property damages.

·        - Restoration versus replacement of contents save heirlooms and money too.

·       -  Restorable contents will be cleaned and deodorized to pre-loss condition when possible.

·     - Commercial properties probably have an emergency exit plan in place with illuminated signs leading occupants to safety and even facility maps strategically placed to identify alternate routes out of the building. 

But have you developed a thorough Contingency Plan? Is the emphasis on the first 24-48 hours, to help you get back in your building as quickly as possible? Your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional can provide you assistance in developing an Emergency Response Profile. As part of a well thought out Contingency Plan, your Emergency Response Profile will contain information you need in the event an emergency situation occurs. 

-Denea Duran