Tornado Safety Checklist 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 F0 (weakest) to F5 (strongest). They are capable of completely destroying well-made structures, uprooting trees and hurling objects through the air like deadly missiles. Although severe tornadoes are more … [Read more...]
Tornado Safety Checklist
Who We Are
Throughout my tenure working in the Recruiting Department, there are two questions I have been asked a few times: Who is Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT? What does the company you work for do? (Mostly by my family back in Missouri where we do not currently have a location) Great questions! Today, I wanted to take the time and write a blog to provide answers, especially for those of you that have only … [Read more...]
Meet Maggie Hendrix Raprich
Meet Maggie Hendrix Raprich, our charming and enthusiastic Priority Response Coordinator in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 1.) How long have you been with Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT? Almost 5 years 2.) Who did your first in-person interview? What was your first impression? Ray McPherson & Cole Coulson. My first impression was: “Whoa. Cole has a lot of energy! I need to know what kind of coffee he … [Read more...]
Meet Ax Torres
Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT were blessed in 2017 to welcome Ax Torres to our family, as the General Manager for our Orlando location. He took over the GM role just in time for Hurricane Irma to hit the East Coast. Although he was new to Florida, having moved from Chicago a few weeks prior, Ax reacted to the storm with the kind of calmness, determination and level-headedness of a seasoned pro. I was fortunate … [Read more...]
Your Complete Guide to Water Damage Services
Your Complete Guide to Water Damage Services Whether it's a pipe break or a natural disaster, you have water damage. But it's more than just what you see. Here's your guide to the water damage services you need. Keyword(s): water damage services When you've discovered water damage in your home, it can be tempting to ignore it or try to fix the problem yourself. With water damage insurance claims … [Read more...]
Water Always Wins: Part 2
Below is a continuation of our Water Always Wins blog. Click here to read the first entry. The next few weeks seemed to move at a snails pace. We spent most of our days meeting with insurance adjusters and the water damage recovery team that we chose to clean up the water. We received the same reaction from everyone that walked into the house to survey the damage, “Wow, this is a lot of water damage”. Yes it … [Read more...]
Duct Leakage. Does it really matter?
Increasing Energy Consumption in the United States To understand why reducing duct leakage, and therefore energy consumption, is important we need start by looking into our past. This graph provides a historical overview of the U.S. energy consumption, production, import and export over the last 60 years. As you can see, our consumption has almost tripled since the 1950’s. You will also notice our production has not … [Read more...]
Independence Day
The 4th of July is on a Tuesday this year and many Americans will have the day off. The anniversary of the Continental Congress approving the final Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, is one of my favorite holidays. Honestly, I love all patriotic events. When the Olympics are on, my family must endure an “American” meal while donning their red, white and blue. We cheer fervently when the good ole USA wins an … [Read more...]
Water Always Wins: Part 1
Water always wins. I’ve heard this quotation many times and never thought much about it. It made sense to me. If you have ever seen rivers that cut their way through rocks and canyons, weaving and turning their way downhill its not hard to accept that water is powerful. Waterfalls and long flowing rivers are beautiful to see…but not when it’s in your home. It was a typical Saturday afternoon at our house. We were … [Read more...]
Good News for Father’s Day
Moms have always received more attention for Mother’s Day then Dads do for Father’s Day. This should not be a shocker to anyone. However, there is good news this year about Father’s Day. The National Retail Federation has been conducting interviews every year since 2003 to see how much Americans plan to spend on Father’s Day. This year our kids, wives and anyone else who spend money on gifts for Father’s Day plan to … [Read more...]
Odor Removal with Hydroxyl Generators
Odor Removal and Restoration Odor removal is a critical part of almost any restoration project. Fully eliminating odors has always been difficult since each project has unique challenges. Fire and soot restoration jobs, for example, can be particularly tricky. Fires damages more than just the burned and charred areas you can see. Soot and smoke can damage furnishings, documents, ventilation systems, electronics and … [Read more...]
Summer Break Countdown
My nine-year old daughter reminded me the other day that they have “something like 10 days left” before schools out for summer. I looked at the calendar and realized she was right, summer is right around the corner and I haven’t created my “before school lets out to-do list”. Stress immediately set in as I racked my brain on what needs to be done to prepare myself (and the kids) for summer break. (Lack of) … [Read more...]