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Don’t get burned this Halloween
Halloween is meant to be fun – don’t let your evening be ruined by a fire that causes injury or property damage. With candles inside jack-o-lanterns, decorative torches lighting up sidewalks, and flammable decorations all around, the risk of fire can be high on this spooky night. As you plan your Halloween activities, keep these […]
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Smoke and odor damage conquered after church fire
An arsonist seemed to have big plans for Providence Baptist Church in Charlotte. Some time between 10 p.m. on a Tuesday night in July and 7 a.m. the next morning two fires were intentionally set in the church building- one behind the 1,000 seat sanctuary, one in a downstairs room. Fortunately both fires self-extinguished, but […]
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You can be a force of nature during National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Yes, you can be a force of nature. In fact, we’re counting on it. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) have designated March 3-9, 2013, as National Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and is calling on all of us to Be a Force of Nature. All of us at BluSky are […]
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Surviving a holiday nightmare – one family’s story
As the holiday season was just beginning, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson (name changed) suffered through a holiday nightmare. Faulty wiring sparked a fire that destroyed their rental home during the weekend after Thanksgiving. They escaped unharmed, but unfortunately they didn’t have renters insurance and lost everything in the blaze except the clothes they were wearing. […]
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Skunked!
An employee’s dog had an unfortunate encounter with a skunk in the back yard recently. The poor pooch took the skunk’s full blast in his chest and face, leaving that unique fragrance in his fur and painful burning in his eyes. Then he ran through his owners’ home trying to escape the burn and odor […]
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5 things you should do before and after a fire
October 7-13, 2012 is National Fire Prevention Week. In our previous post 16 fire prevention tips for home and work we shared ways to prevent a fire. Today we look at ways to be prepared in case the worst scenario happens. Take photos of all your stuff Angel Cook, owner of the Angel Cook Insurance Agency, offers this […]
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How to avoid water damage (and what to do if it happens)
Chances are you’re going to have some kind of water damage at home or at work sooner or later. The water heater might leak, a pipe may burst, or water could work its way into an attic – or beyond – during a storm. The ensuing water damage cleanup can be costly and emotionally draining. […]
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Henderson Properties Names BluSky to Top 10 Charlotte Area Contractors List
Henderson Properties has recognized BluSky as one of its Top 10 Charlotte Area Contractors. In fact, we’re #3 on their list! We’re excited and honored by this endorsement from one of the most trusted property management companies in the Charlotte area. Henderson Properties works with many service providers and to be named to their Top […]
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Random Acts of Kindness
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has declared today Random Acts of Kindness Day in Georgia. Everyone is being encouraged to do something kind for a stranger or a friend today. (It doesn’t even have to cost anything, although we’ve all heard the stories about someone pulling up to a drive-through window only to learn the person ahead […]
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Hurricane Preparedness Week
It’s National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 27 – June 2, 2012) and already the tropics have given us two named storms. Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and runs to November 30. Weather experts believe we’ll see an average number of storms this year, which would be 9 to 15 named storms. Of those, 4 […]
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Severe Weather Awareness
It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week in North Carolina (March 4-10), and none too soon. The US has seen more than its fair share of tornadoes and severe storms in recent weeks. Just this past weekend our friends in Atlanta and Charlotte witnessed the devastation of EF-3 and EF-2 tornadoes. Are you prepared for severe weather? […]
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19 holiday fire safety tips
It’s a tragedy we’ve seen all too often during the holidays – fire claims a family’s home, destroying gifts and other possessions, and sometimes with even more horrific consequences. The US Fire Administration (USFA), a part of the Department of Homeland Security, reports holiday season fires claim the lives of more than 400 people each year, […]
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Are you ready for a hurricane?
If you haven’t already started planning, it’s not too late. With Hurricane Irene setting its sights on the US east coast, now’s the time to make sure you have a hurricane preparedness plan in place – especially if you’re within a few hours of the coast (we all know hurricanes can wreak havoc well inland). […]
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Miracle on the Hudson Artifacts: “Before” Photos
Work is beginning on the artifacts from historic US Airways Flight 1549 at our Charlotte facility. BluSky will clean and conserve seat cushions, life preservers, slides, and other related items from the “Miracle on the Hudson” plane. Pictured above are: life preservers and life rings from the rescue boats (preservers were worn by the passengers […]
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