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Be Prepared for Winter Storms
2/3/2025 (Permalink)
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche responds to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day.
Winter has arrived in the Midwest, and SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche wants you to be prepared for the next big winter storm. Here are some tips about winter storm safety from the American Red Cross:
Winter Storm WARNING: Life-threatening, severe weather conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours.
Blizzard WARNING: Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 miles per hour or greater are expected, plus considerable falling or blowing snow reducing visibility to less than a quarter mile, expected to prevail for three hours or longer.
Other winter storm words to listen for:
- WIND CHILL Temperature: How cold people and animals feel when outside. As wind increases, heat is carried away from your body faster, driving down your body temperature and making you feel much colder. The wind chill temperature is not the actual temperature but how wind and cold feel on exposed skin.
- Winter Storm OUTLOOK: Winter storm conditions are possible in the next two to five days. Stay tuned to local media for updates.
- Winter Storm WATCH: Winter storm conditions are possible within the next 36 to 48 hours. Review your winter storm plans and stay informed about weather conditions.
- Winter Weather ADVISORY: Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous but not life-threatening if you are cautious.
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When your home or commercial business has a storm damage emergency, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 612-235-4243.
Safety Tips for Smoke Alarms
12/11/2024 (Permalink)
We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day.
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Here are some helpful tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) about smoke alarms:
SAFETY TIPS
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.
- Large homes may need extra smoke alarms.
- It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound.
- Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working.
- Current alarms on the market employ different types of technology including multi-sensing, which could include smoke and carbon monoxide combined.
- A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove.
- Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
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When your home or commercial business needs fire restoration services, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche has a team of highly trained technicians on-call and ready to respond 24-hours a day.
Plan Now for a Power Outage
10/22/2024 (Permalink)
Plan now - be prepared for a power outage.
Power outages can happen when you least expect them. Plan now to have what you need in the event of a power outage. Here are some tips from the American Red Cross to stay safe:
Create a support network. Identify people who can help you stay at home or evacuate during an extended power outage. Keep a paper copy of your contact list.
Stay connected and alert. Sign up for alert systems and apps for text alerts. Have communication devices that work without home power, including a crank or battery radio, a non-cordless home phone, chargers/batteries for your cell phones and your computers.
Stock food and water. Store non-perishable food and water supplies for at least two weeks. Plan to use coolers and ice to extend food refrigeration and keep a thermometer in the fridge, freezer, or cooler to monitor the food temperature.
Know and plan for your personal and medical electrical needs. Take an inventory of your electrical needs. Consider both back up and non-power alternatives for lighting, communication, medical devices and refrigerated medicine, cooking, garage doors, locks, and elevators. Discuss a plan with your doctor for your medical needs.
Plan how to decide to stay or go. Plan how and when you will evacuate safely to maintain needs such as power-dependent medical devices. Keep your car gas tank at least half full.
If your home or business suffers from storm damage, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche has a team of highly trained technicians on call 24-hours a day to handle your storm damage. Contact us at 612-235-4243.
SERVPRO provides Highly Trained Fire Technicians
9/11/2024 (Permalink)
We respond to fire damage emergencies 24-hours a day.
When the fire department has finished putting out a fire at a property, we are often the next team to arrive on the scene. SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche has a team of highly trained fire restoration technicians ready to help.
- Fire & Smoke Restoration Technician
- Odor Control Technician
- Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
- Water Damage Restoration Technician
Using the right tools and cleaning methods are key to quickly and efficiently restoring fire damage. Our professionals are trained to know the different types of smoke and their behavior patterns.
- Wet Smoke – Plastics and Synthetics; Low heat, smoldering, pungent odor, sticky, smeary.
- Dry Smoke – Paper and Wood; Fast burning, high temperatures, dry, powdery, non-smeary residues.
- Protein – Virtually invisible, discolors paints and varnishes, extreme pungent odor.
- Fuel Oil Soot – Furnace Puff Backs.
- Other Types – Tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue
We examine all items prior to cleaning to determine the appropriate cleaning method, and we work quickly and methodically from the source of the fire out to the other parts of the structure.
Call Us!
When your home or business needs fire cleanup and restoration services, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche can help. Our fire restoration technicians are on-call 24-hours a day to mitigate and remediate fire damage. Call us today at 612-235-4243. We’ll restore your fire damage, “Like it never even happened.”
SERVPRO - Commercial Services
9/4/2024 (Permalink)
We specialize in commercial restoration services.
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche has been restoring commercial property for many years. We are a trusted leader in the industry, and we are available 24 hours a day to handle any size disaster. We are committed to getting your business operational again quickly after sustaining a loss.
Our technicians are trained and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) to provide a full range of services.
- 24 Hour Emergency Service
- Faster to Any-Sized Disaster™
- Highly Trained Technicians
- A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
- individually Owned and Operated
- Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment
Commercial Restoration Services
- Water Damage Restoration
- Fire Damage Restoration
- Mold Remediation
- Storm Damage Cleanup
- Commercial Construction Services
Commercial Cleaning Services
- Air Ducts & HVAC
- Biohazard
- Carpet and Upholstery
- Ceiling, Walls, and Hard Floors
- Drapes and Blinds
- Odor Removal and Deodorization
- Sewage and Toilet Overflow
- Trauma and Crime Scene
- Vandalism and Graffiti
If you experience a property loss at your commercial business, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche is ready. Call us today at 612-235-4243.
When Disaster Strikes – We can Help!
8/22/2024 (Permalink)
We can respond to your disaster 24-hours a day.
When disaster strikes your residential property or your commercial business, SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche will respond quickly to bring you the help you need. We are a trusted leader in the restoration industry serving the Minneapolis area. We provide 24-hour emergency services including Water Damage Restoration, Fire Damage Restoration, and Mold Remediation for both residential and commercial properties. Our highly trained technicians have the training, specialized equipment, and expertise to handle your restoration and cleaning needs. We are a locally owned and operated business that is proud to serve you. We offer:
- 24-Hour Emergency Service
- Faster to Any Size Disaster
- Highly Trained Restoration Technicians
- A Trusted Leader in the Restoration Industry
- Locally Owned and Operated
- Advanced Restoration and Cleaning Equipment
SERVPRO of Downtown Minneapolis / Team Nitzsche is close by and ready to respond to your cleaning or restoration needs. Call us at 612-235-4243.