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Paul Davis Offers Fire Extinguisher Safety Tips

Can you believe that 372,900 fires occur in homes every single year? These fires cause 2,530 deaths, 13,125 injuries and $7 billion in property damage each year, according to the US Fire Administration. Astoundingly, fire extinguishers were present in just four percent of these fires. If a fire happened in… Read more »

What Everyone Should Know About Wildfires!

What Everyone Should Know About Wildfires!

Every year in the United States there are over 100,000 wildfires that damage approximately 5 million acres of land. In the first nine months of 2015, over 8 million acres have already burned. This is 200% higher compared to the same months in 2014. *iii.org. As of September this year,… Read more »

Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?

Did You Know September is National Preparedness Month?

This year’s National Preparedness Month theme from FEMA and Ready.gov is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” Disasters such as storms, flooding, hurricanes, and fires occur year-round throughout North America, which is why it is so important to be ready. Creating a plan and practicing it with your… Read more »

Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis

Back to School Safety Precautions from Paul Davis

August is the time to cross off any final items necessary before your kids head back to school. Here are a few safety suggestions to remember as you dive back into the school season. School Zones are for Kids Look for school zones and follow the speed limit. Follow the… Read more »

Impact of Wildfires with Safety Advice from Paul Davis

Impact of Wildfires with Safety Advice from Paul Davis

As of yesterday, at least 14 wildfires were spread throughout the state of California. This year alone, fire conditions have been the worst in history along the West Coast, but these fires have the potential to affect most areas of the U.S. and Canada. Within just 13 states, $237 billion… Read more »

Flooding occurs more than any other natural disaster in America!

Flooding occurs more than any other natural disaster in America!

Already this summer, areas of the U.S. have received record setting rainfall causing flooding to streets, commercial buildings and homes. Check out this flooding video on Weather.com in the south of California this past weekend! Have you reflected on what you would do if a flood happened in your community?… Read more »

Watch Your Fingers! Sparklers Can Get As Hot As 1800 Degrees!
Is Your Summer Vacation Approaching? Prep Your House with this Advice from Paul Davis!
Paul Davis CT NY Receives Top Customer Experience Award of 2014!

Paul Davis CT NY Receives Top Customer Experience Award of 2014!

Paul Davis Restoration Office Serving Fairfield and Westchester Counties Receives Top Customer Experience Award at 2015 Convention! RIDGEFIELD, Conn. (May 4, 2015) – Paul Davis Restoration of Fairfield and Westchester Counties, a leading provider of water, fire, mold and storm damage restoration for residential and commercial properties, received the top… Read more »

Just Ask Paul! What is a Storm Surge?

Just Ask Paul! What is a Storm Surge?

The National Weather Service provides the following definition: “a storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tide.” Did you know a storm surge is one of the most lethal parts of a hurricane? In 1970, nearly 500,000 people were… Read more »