2012 Hurricane Predictions

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:36:34 +0100

We have officially entered beginning of hurricane season. That means it’s time to check your supplies, replace batteries, and review evacuation plans. This year, meteorologists predict that the U.S. Coastline has a 42% chance of being hit with a major category 3-5 hurricane.

2011 was the third-highest year for storm activity since 1851 with 19 total, including Hurricane Irene. Although 2012 is anticipated to be less active than last year, preparation f...

Staying Safe - After the Storm

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:24:55 +0100

Just because the tornado has cleared, doesn't mean you’re out of danger. Damaged power lines mean risk of electrocution and fire, and damage and debris create hazards everywhere you step. For these reasons, using extreme caution post-tornado is equally as important as before and during the storm.

Stay Safe Post-Tornado:

Check for injuries,...

Safety During a Tornado

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:15:50 +0100

You’re in your backyard, and all of a sudden the sky becomes dark and greenish. Large hail begins to fall and you see wall clouds – an isolated lowering of the base of a thunderstorm on the horizon. You tune into the news and find out that there is a tornado warning.

During A Tornado:

• Do not wait until you see a tornado. The safest pla...

The Cyclonic Prologue Part Deux

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:03:17 +0100

If a tornado struck right now, would you be ready?

Tornadoes often strike with little to no warning. For this reason, knowledge, preparation and practice before a tornado ever strikes are the keys to minimizing injury and damage. Review the checklist below: how prepared are you?

Before a Tornado:

Have a plan of ...

The Cyclonic Prologue

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:36:39 +0100

Tornado Season is Here: Are You Cyclone-Safe? (Part One)

Tornadoes are nature’s most violent storms. A tornado appears as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long.*

The Ice Dam Predicament

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:35:05 +0100

Ice dams? What are those? Ice dams are just that: they are dams of ice that have built up on eaves, valleys and gutters. These dams prevent melting snow and ice from running down. As snow and ice melt, the water backs up and seeps under tiles or shingles. Most people think that leaks in roofs are the causes of leakage and damage to exterior walls and ceilings. While this may be true, it is also important to follow these tips to minimize ice dam formation on...

The Abode Flurry Expectation

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:13:52 +0100

Maybe it is just wishful thinking. Lately it seems as if we skipped right over winter and went straight into spring. However, we all know how crazy weather can be, so we should go ahead and make sure our homes are freeze ready just to be on the safe side. Besides, these tips are good to follow in general. You never know what tomorrow may bring.

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Blackmon Mooring Helps The Beth Yeshurun Day School

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:14:14 +0100

During the severe weather that struck the Houston area on January 9th, the Beth Yeshurun Day School experienced massive flooding in areas around the facility. Due to excellent forethought on the part of the school administration, an emergency preparedness plan was in place and immediately enacted in order to ensure the safety of the students and staff.

Flash flooding in the playground area caused the drainage system to back up. This caused water to enter the school and leave around an...

The Pre-Squall Discussion

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:10:49 +0100

It is important to always be prepared when it comes to hazardous weather. You never know when something may happen. Especially considering one day it’s 72 degrees and the next it is 48 degrees. Having a plan in place ensures that you and your family or business is prepared. In many of the blogs that we will be posting in the coming weeks and months, we will talk about having an emergency kit. For the ...

The Frozen Climate Introduction

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:34:05 +0100

December 21st may be the shortest day of the year, but that just means that colder weather is on its way. Because of the tilt of the Earth’s axis in the winter months, the Northern Hemisphere is not subjected to as much direct sunlight. The atmosphere is not able to trap as much heat during the shorter days. Heat from the Earth’s surface is lost without the heat from the atmosphere to keep the ground warm, thus making the mo...

Thank You Blackmon Mooring!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 20:39:14 +0100

We love hearing from our customers! Great Job, Houston Team!!!

Dear Blackmon Mooring,

On August 4, my wife and I returned from a trip celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary to discover our hot water heater had burst and flooded our home. Our insurance agent suggested we call Blackmon Mooring. We were amazed that in less than two hours a Blackmon Mooring crew, along with Brad Murff, had arrived at our rural T...

Blackmon Mooring Helps Stores in NW Houston Get Back to Business

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:40:49 +0100

On September 1st, a fire in the Oak Forrest Shopping Center at West 43rd and Ella in Houston damaged many of the businesses in a small section of the shopping center. The blaze began in a vacant H&R Block store and spread through many of the businesses around it. Blackmon Mooring has helped clean and restore some of these businesses to help them open their doors again to public as soon as possible. Click here to see the full story.

BMS CAT Mobilizes in Response to Hurricane Irene

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:39:12 +0100

Hurricane Irene is predicted to make landfall along eastern portion of North Carolina in the late hours of Friday night into the early morning hours of Saturday. From that point, she is expected to follow a line up the eastern seaboard from the Carolinas up through to Maine. In anticipation, BMS CAT hurricane recovery teams have been mobilized to regions predicting impact to aid in recovery efforts! If you require assistance, please call your account manager or 800.4...

Tropical Storm Don Recovery Teams Standing By...

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:33:57 +0100

In anticipation of a Texas landfall for Tropical Storm Don, Blackmon Mooring tropical storm recovery teams stand ready and prepared to immediately deploy to impacted regions to aid in recovery efforts! If you would like to put Blackmon Mooring on standby, please call your account manager or 877.730.1948.

Blackmon Mooring recovery efforts follow standard recovery effort protocol in so much as our initial recovery efforts are to aid and assist in the recovery of local, city, and s...

Big Thanks to Blackmon Mooring!

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 05:00:00 +0100

We love happy customers! Here's an email we recently received from a fire and water damage restoration customer.

Blackmon Mooring Team,

I wanted to take a minute to thank you for restoring my home after our fire and water damage. You never expect something like this to happen, but none the less, it does. I greatly appreciate your team's assistance - not only in restoring our home, but also in the money you saved us by working with our insurance compa...

Hurricane Preparedness Week

Wed, 25 May 2011 13:40:37 +0100

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 22-28. As part of the mission, Blackmon Mooring is encouraging everyone to take the time to understand the potential dangers and how to be prepared in the event of this natural disaster.

The Hurricane Basics - What is a Hurricane?

A hurricane is an intense tropical weather system of strong thunderstorms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

Hurricanes ...

2011 Hurricane Predictions and Safety

Mon, 09 May 2011 20:35:43 +0100

May 15 marks the beginning of Hurricane season for the Pacific basin with June 1 marking the beginning for the Atlantic basin. This year hurricane activity is predicted to produce above-average activity. 16 total storms are predicted, 9 being hurricanes and 5 developing into major hurricanes.

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