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Russell Benes, who served in the Navy for eight years and is now the owner of PuroClean Emergency Restoration Services also underlines the importance of taking a macro approach to planning.

In the aftermath of a fire, it’s important to take immediate action to save your home and its contents.

Smoke alarms are extremely important in keeping you and your family safe in case of a household fire.

It’s National Preparedness Month and we want you to be prepared for the upcoming flu season (October through May).

Most tornadoes don’t lift houses into the air.

Mold often grows out of sight in wall cavities due to water problems like flooding or leaks.

When floodwater contains contaminants and viruses that present serious risks of illness, it is considered black water.

Does your home have too many electrical devices and too few outlets to plug them all? Chances are you’re using extension cords to power up your electrical devices.

Water can damage your home even in winter.

Water bursting through frozen pipes is a common sight in homes during periods of very cold weather.

If your sump pump discharge hose freezes, the sump pump is forced to work harder, and could fail completely due to overheating.

We need heat to keep us warm during cold weather, but heating the home doesn’t come without risks.

There are over 100,000 species of mold, and all of them can be harmful.

While you can’t control the moisture outside, you can control the humidity levels in your home.

Planning a road trip for the holidays? Make sure you are prepared as the driving conditions during this time of year are extra dangerous.

Hoarders are emotionally attached to their collections and can compromise their own safety and relationships just to hold on to those items.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that can be safely detected in your home only by CO detectors.

There’s something magical about lights during the holiday season … but also something dangerous.

Thanksgiving Day is festive celebration but did you know that it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

You should maintain your gas furnace every season to prolong its life and keep it working properly.