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By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Jul 15, 2016
Blue Ridge Companies: Chips for Children Premier Sponsor
BluSky is excited to announce Blue Ridge Companies as a Premier Sponsor of our Chips for Children charity event supporting The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greensboro.
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By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Jul 14, 2016
BluSky responds to Carolina Beach hotel water damage
A 6th floor mechanical fire at the Carolina Beach Courtyard Marriott triggered the sprinkler system throughout the hotel, sending water all the way down to the first floor lobby
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Jul 11, 2016
Should I Hire a Disaster Restoration Company?
Has a fire, water, storm, mold or smoke damage event occurred at your home or business? Because these events are rare and extremely stressful, most people don’t know what the next steps are to help restore your property and livelihood. The difference between a professional cleaning and doing it yourself can mean countless extra hours […]
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By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Jul 01, 2016
BluSky responds to West Virginia flooding
BluSky’s Large Loss Catastrophic Events Team is on the ground in Lewisburg, West Virginia, assisting in the recovery from what is the third-deadliest flooding on record in the state. Torrential rainfall on June 23 dumped up to 12 inches in less than 12 hours there, in what the National Weather Service called a 1,000 year […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted May 24, 2016
Memorial Day Safety Tips
In the US, we like to think of Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. It’s a big travel weekend as we head for a beach, lake, or mountain – really anywhere we can spend the weekend in the sun. As you plan your holiday activities, always remember to keep safety top of mind. […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted May 11, 2016
How to Protect Your Home Against Flooding
Flood Damage Preparedness & Avoidance There are very few places in the country that are immune to the dangers of flooding which means a disaster can strike anywhere. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States. Floods caused $2.7 billion in damages between 2001 and 2010, according to the National Flood Insurance Program. Protect […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Apr 18, 2016
National Prepareathon: Tornado Preparedness Week
Saturday, April 30th is America’s Prepareathon Day – A National Day of Action. This week, April 17-23, the focus is tornado preparedness. Tornadoes can cause thousands if not millions of dollars of damage to homes, businesses or infrastructure…even causing National States of Emergency. We at BluSky want to get the message out about tornadoes as […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Apr 05, 2016
How 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 […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Mar 30, 2016
Water Damage Emergency Tips
What You Can Do Before Help Arrives After any water damage emergency, your primary focus should be safety first: Is it safe to stay in the building? Electrical and ‘slip and fall’ hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns. Only do activities that are safe for you to perform. Wet materials can be VERY heavy. […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Jan 28, 2016
How Salt Water Damage Affects Your Home
In the wake of hurricane season, many people have flood and water damage on their minds. Hurricanes and severe weather systems come with a special guest that makes water damage potentially more dangerous, expensive, and more difficult: salt. As these weather systems move from water to land they pick up salt water from the ocean, estuaries […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Jan 19, 2016
Winter Storm Threat – Are You Prepared?
A major snowstorm is expected to develop this week that will impact the eastern U.S.
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Jan 12, 2016
Why Act Quickly After A Disaster?
Within The First Few Hours Water contamination spreads to unaffected areas; stains released from furniture, especially antique, may stain carpet permanently; moisture sensitive surfaces on furniture may turn white; paper goods may be ruined due to moisture absorption and swelling. Acid and oily soot residues coupled with extreme high temperatures, within minutes, may cause discoloration of […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 27, 2015
Fire Safety Tips From Real Firefighters
The holidays and Winter time can put homeowners and business owners at high risk for fires. This is due to increased activity at the home, candles and fireplaces running, increased cooking activity at the kitchen and electricity consumption overall. Because of this, we have pooled together helpful tips from real firefighters and fire stations to […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 11, 2015
Holiday Fire Safety Checklist
Shorter days and colder temperatures mean we use all sorts of additional heating sources including fireplaces, electric space heaters, wood-burning stoves, and more. Add holiday cooking, decorations and extra extension cords to the mix and you’ve just drastically increased your risk of fire. Here’s a checklist of simple things you can do to stay safe […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 11, 2015
5 Holiday Fire Safety Myths
Nearly 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays claiming more than 500 lives, causing more than 2,200 injuries, and costing $554 million in property damage. Candle fires are four times as likely during the holiday months. During the winter holiday season, an average of 40 home fires per day are caused by children playing around the […]
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By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Oct 09, 2015
BluSky Supporting South Carolina Flooding Recovery
BluSky has dispatched its Large Loss Catastrophic Events Team to Columbia, SC to support the area’s flood restoration efforts. Although Hurricane Joaquin didn’t come ashore it dumped record rainfall on South Carolina, leaving behind historic flooding and damage expected to be in the billions of dollars. Columbia was the epicenter of flood damage and the […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Sep 02, 2015
Labor Day Safety
Here we are at the symbolic end of summer as Labor Day marks the unofficial start of autumn. As you gear up for your end-of-summer bash with family and friends, remember these Labor Day safety tips: Never leave your grill unattended Keep an eye on what’s cooking! Have a spray water bottle handy and douse […]
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By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted Feb 02, 2015
BluSky Fayetteville Honored by Cumberland Co. Apartment Association
BluSky Fayetteville account executive Mary Beth MacKenzie has been recognized as Vendor Associate of the Year by the Cumberland County Apartment Association (CCAA). The coveted award was presented during the CCAA’s Annual Awards Banquet on January 29, 2015. It is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the CCAA through regular […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Jan 05, 2015
Polar Vortex: The 2015 Edition
It was one year ago this week that a massive polar vortex assaulted and paralyzed much of the U.S. Anyone up for Round Two? The coldest temperatures of the season are on the way this week as dangerously cold arctic air masses move all the way to the Gulf Coast. Wind chills could even drop […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted Dec 16, 2014
11 tips for winterizing your home
Your home endures a lot during winter. Be ready to safely keep the cold outside and the warm inside and prevent winter disasters with these 11 tips. Clean your gutters. By winter you may have a huge collection of leaves and other debris. Clogged gutters can cause icicles and ice dams to form when freezing rain, […]
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