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Hurricane Florence Floods: Caring for the Carolinas

Hurricane Florence – “Faster to Any Disaster” Last month, the largest storm to make landfall in the Carolinas dumped over 2 feet of water on the Carolinas over the course of 3 days. Hurricane Florence rained more in one hour over the city than the area typically gets during the entire month of September. This… Read More »

Mold Safety Tips: Be Aware of the Basics

Mold Safety Tips If you find mold in your home you may ask yourself, “how dangerous is the mold and what precautions should I take?” There are many questions when it comes to mold, so take a moment and learn about mold safety and removal. What is Mold? Molds are fungi. There are over 100,000 different… Read More »

Tips to Prevent Water Damage – Pay Attention to Tip 3!

Tips to Prevent Water Damage Most Homeowners insurance policies cover basic water damage claims up to the purchased limit.Preventing the water damage in the first place is a lot easier than going through the claims process! Use these tips to get the best outcome. Source: Farmer’s Insurance Tip 1: Be careful where you plant Some… Read More »

Hurricane Damage Types: SERVPRO Ft. Lauderdale North

Types of Hurricane Damage to Expect During and After the Storm There are a couple types of hurricane damage you can expect whenever you’re anticipating one of these powerful storms.  Below we list a few of them. Winds The winds of a hurricane range from 74 mph (65 knots) in a minimal storm to greater… Read More »

2018 Hurricane Preparation Tips and Tricks

With the height of hurricane season looming, 2018 hurricane preparation should be top priority for all Florida residents. SERVPRO Plantation is here to help with these 2018 hurricane preparation tips. 2018 Hurricane preparation tips: Fill your vehicle’s gas tank and any gas cans ahead of time. Having a few camping lanterns will come in handy in the… Read More »

After a Hurricane Call SERVPRO Ft. Lauderdale North

7 Facts About Hurricanes you NEED to know… by SERVPRO Ft. Lauderdale North What about hurricanes causing damage to your home? And what should you do to stay safe? As Hurricane Lane is creeping towards Hawaii – we realize more and more that these natural disasters are real and can approach even when we least… Read More »

Hurricane Facts and Figures

Hurricanes are a force of nature to be reckoned with. They are warm, wet cyclones- some with winds strong enough to snap branches off of trees and send debris flying. But there are some interesting facts about hurricanes even seasoned Floridians might not know. How many of these do you know? Two hurricanes won’t crash into each other… Read More »

Hurricane Prep Tips – Ft. Lauderdale and Plantation

Hurricane season is here in South Florida and for many Ft. Lauderdale and Plantation residents, that means being prepared for mother nature’s fury. Last year, most of South Florida including Ft. Lauderdale and Plantation were affected by Hurricane Irma. Our crew was helping Houston recover from storm damage after Hurricane Harvey when Hurricane Irma rocked South… Read More »

Antimicrobial Duct Cleaning Treatment

The air you breathe– is it important to you? Of course it is! Which is why SERVPRO Ft. Lauderdale North and SERVPRO of Plantation offer not just your ordinary duct cleaning service, but an Antimicrobial HVAC & Duct Treatment. So what exactly does that mean? Take a look: Standard Duct Cleaning- Our team of qualified… Read More »