San Antonio, Beware the "Silent Killer"

7/28/2022 (Permalink)

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm

Carbon monoxide, considered 'the silent killer', is a gas you cannot see, taste, smell.  It can be created when fuels, such as kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas, propane, methane, or wood do not burn properly.  According to the US Fire Administration, around 150 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.  Often times, it is the result of faulty, improperly used or vented consumer products like furnaces, ranges, water heaters, room heaters, and engine-powered equipment, such as portable generators.  However, there are precautions you can take to help protect yourself, your family, and your employees from deadly CO fumes.

Reduce the chance of CO exposure in your workplace by performing regular maintenance on equipment and appliances that can produce CO.  Consider switching from gasoline-powered equipment to equipment powered by electricity or batteries.  Prohibit the use of gasoline-powered engines or tools in poorly ventilated areas.

To protect your home, install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including outside of all bedrooms.  Consider having all fuel-burning heating equipment and chimney serviced annually by a professional.  Use portable generators only in well-ventilated areas away from doors, windows, vents, and any other openings to prevent fumes from entering the home.

For additional carbon monoxide safety information, visit usfa.fema.gov or osha.gov.

San Antonio, Beware the "Silent Killer"

7/1/2021 (Permalink)

Carbon monoxide, considered 'the silent killer', is a gas you cannot see, taste, smell.  It can be created when fuels, such as kerosene, gasoline, coal, natural gas, propane, methane, or wood do not burn properly.  According to the US Fire Administration, around 150 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.  Often times, it is the result of faulty, improperly used or vented consumer products like furnaces, ranges, water heaters, room heaters, and engine-powered equipment, such as portable generators.  However, there are precautions you can take to help protect yourself, your family, and your employees from deadly CO fumes.

Reduce the chance of CO exposure in your workplace by performing regular maintenance on equipment and appliances that can produce CO.  Consider switching from gasoline-powered equipment to equipment powered by electricity or batteries.  Prohibit the use of gasoline-powered engines or tools in poorly ventilated areas.

To protect your home, install carbon monoxide detectors on every level of the home, including outside of all bedrooms.  Consider having all fuel-burning heating equipment and chimney serviced annually by a professional.  Use portable generators only in well-ventilated areas away from doors, windows, vents, and any other openings to prevent fumes from entering the home.

For additional carbon monoxide safety information, visit usfa.fema.gov or osha.gov.

Heat Stroke

5/10/2021 (Permalink)

With temperatures rising, make sure you take the proper precautions to avoid heat stroke.

With temperatures rising, SERVPRO of Alamo Ranch would like everyone to be aware of the dangers of heat stroke.

Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures -- usually in combination with dehydration -- which leads to failure of the body's temperature control system. The medical definition of heat stroke is a core body temperature greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit, with complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high temperatures. Other common symptoms include nausea, seizures, confusion, disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma.

The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. But fainting may be the first sign.

Other symptoms may include:

• Throbbing headache
• Dizziness and light-headedness
• Lack of sweating despite the heat
• Red, hot, and dry skin
• Muscle weakness or cramps
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
• Be careful in this summer heat.

Source: webmd

Shopping For a Weather Radio

5/5/2021 (Permalink)

When shopping for a weather radio, look for the following key features.

* Reviewable alerts( you can scroll through alerts and turn off the siren for alerts you do not wish to hear). 

* Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) alert programming (alerts when specific counties are threatened, ensuring you only receive alerts for your county).

* Ease of Programming

If you need help programming your weather radio, you can always contact your local National Weather Service Office or for additional information, including county codes for your state, visit the NOAA Weather Radio website at www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr. NOAA stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

If you have any questions or are ever in need of our services, please call SERVPRO of Alamo Ranch at 210-670-9591

Source: Restoration Newsline Volume 30, Issue 7

Fireworks Safety Tips!

7/3/2020 (Permalink)

Fireworks smoking

The Fourth of July is rapidly approaching. SERVPRO of Alamo Ranch wants you to be aware of the inherent dangers of fireworks.

Remember, fireworks can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries.

Check your local ordinances before using fireworks.

Follow these safety tips when using fireworks: 

• Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is often a sign that the fireworks were made for professional displays and that they could pose a danger to consumers.
• Always have an adult supervise fireworks activities. Parents don't realize that young children suffer injuries from sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees - hot enough to melt some metals.
• Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Back up to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.
• Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap.
• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.
• Never carry fireworks in a pocket or shoot them off in metal or glass containers.
• After fireworks complete their burning, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding it to prevent a trash fire.
• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying or using them.
• Source: cpsc.gov

Memorial Day

5/25/2020 (Permalink)

U.S.A. Flags in cemetery

The owners and staff at SERVPRO® of Alamo Ranch would like to take this time to honor the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Although we are still seeing some shutdown orders in different areas, we still need to be mindful of these heroes. We may not be able to congregate or visit with others in celebration of their sacrifices, but we will always remember them.

A national moment of remembrance will take place at 3:00 P.M. local time.

After World War 1, Memorial Day expanded to honor all those that have died in all American Wars.In 1971, Memorial Day became a national holiday by an act of Congress; it is now celebrated annually on the last Monday inMay.

We hope that your Memorial Day is filled with quality family time. If you have an needs for water or fire emergencies, please call SERVPRO® of Alamo Ranch at 210-670-9591.

New Executive Order from Governor Abbot: Open Texas Guidance May 6, 2020

5/7/2020 (Permalink)

New Executive Order from Governor Abbot: Open Texas Guidance May 6, 2020 The Governor held a press conference yesterday to provide a Texas COVID-19 Response Update. You may access his new Executive Order GA–21 here. GA-21 supersedes GA-18 issued April 27, and remains in in effect through May 19. Revised checklists dated May 5 for essential and reopened businesses may be found here. Clarifications of Existing Executive Orders

• Funerals, memorials, burials, and weddings are all treated the same as church services with limited seating arrangements. For wedding receptions, look at the standards for restaurants and comply with those standards. At-risk population is encouraged to participate remotely. If attending, organizer should consider designating an area for at-risk population.
• Beaches, lakes, rivers, and river rafting – These outdoor settings are subject to the same standards that apply to parks.
• Restaurants – The 25% occupancy limit applies only to indoor seating. There are no capacity limitations on outdoor seating, although the social distancing standards apply.

 Additional Businesses Will be Permitted to Reopen Effective May 8

• Cosmetology salons, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, and tanning salons may reopen. Both customers and stylists should wear face masks, and the Governor said detailed standards on social distancing will be provided. 

 Permitted to Reopen Effective May 18

• Gyms may reopen at 25% capacity, although showers and locker rooms must remain closed. The Governor said that detailed standards on social distancing and sanitation will be provided.
• Non-essential manufacturing facilities may reopen. Nonessential manufacturers should limit occupancy to 25%, stagger their workforce and maintain social distancing.
• Businesses located in office buildings may reopen up to the greater of (a) 5 employees, or (b) 25% of the workforce, provided employees maintain social distancing.

 Bars must still remain closed until social distancing strategies can be developed.All of us at SERVPRO® of Alamo Ranch urge you to stay safe and follow the rules. If you need us for any reason, please call us at 210-670-9591 

Happy Valentines Day!

2/14/2020 (Permalink)

Sign with " Be My Valentine"

SERVPRO® of Alamo Ranch would like to wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day! We hope that everyone gets to spend time with that significant other and show them how much you love and appreciate them.

We hope that your day is wonderful, but in the unlikely event that you may need our help, we will be available for you. Just call us at 210-670-9591 and we will be there for you.

Have a Happy Valentines Day!