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National Safety Stand-Down
At BluSky, safety is our number one priority. Our employees pledge to structure the worksite to be as safe as possible and to communicate potential health & safety hazards preventing accidents, injuries, and illness on BluSky jobs. Safety management works to provide employees with the best and latest in training and resources to keep themselves […]
Learn MoreWhat to do before, during, and after a hurricane
You can be prepared for potential hurricane conditions by following these tips from BluSky.
Learn MoreHow To Prevent Water Damage In Your Home
There are many different opportunities for water damage in your home. Not just natural disasters can cause catastrophic flooding…home appliances can too. The following are popular appliances and places that can cause water damage in your home. Refrigerator Water Damage If you believe the leak is coming from the back of the refrigerator, it may […]
Learn MoreTips to Prevent Long-Term Water Damage
Water-Related Disasters Require Fast Action Water is one of the most destructive elements to property, buildings and their inhabitants. Damage becomes more severe with unsanitary water and when cleanup and dry-out services are delayed. There are three categories of water to be aware of, and here’s what to do when you encounter them: Category 1: […]
Learn MoreChuck Lane Reflects on Learning & Development
Training has always been my passion. I believe a career journey requires a combination of skill sets, mindset, and willingness to take risks. In my case, it started with finding my passion. I never had the luxury of being one of those people who knew they wanted to be in a certain role. I just […]
Learn MoreBluSky Hidden Heroes: Women in Construction!
Written by: Jenna Martin, BluSky Restoration Contractors Gone are the days you would only see a group of men at the jobsite. It’s no secret construction is one of the most male-dominated professions in the world – and while women are certainly underrepresented in the trades, women are joining the industry in numbers higher than […]
Learn MoreBe Safe in Severe Summer Weather
Summer is the peak season for lightning strikes in North America, but a little caution and common sense can help you stay safe year-round. While lightning doesn’t have an off-season, the National Weather Service focuses its safety efforts in summer because that’s when problems tend to surge. Warm weather not only helps spawn thunderstorms, but […]
Learn MoreTornado Season – Be Prepared
Tornadoes are violent by nature. They are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm down to the ground. Tornado intensities are classified on the Fujita Scale with ratings between […]
Learn MoreWater Problems? It’s As Easy As 1, 2, 3…
Did you know there are 3 types of water losses? When you call someone in to take care of water that’s overflowed, leaked or seeped in, you can help your insurance company and contractors along by letting them know what type of water issue you are having so they can be prepared with the proper […]
Learn MoreWinter Water Damage
This time of year with the polar-vortex-type temperatures we are experiencing in the Chicagoland area, it is so important to protect your home or property from such elements as ice, snow, and wind. How to Manage a Burst Pipe Until Restoration Specialists Arrive If you experience a water damage event from a frozen/burst pipe, make […]
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