THANKSGIVING DAY Wishes and interesting facts...

Thanksgiving Day is a day to spend with your family and friends. 

We here at Servpro of Milwaukie/Happy Valley would like to wish all of

you safe travels and Happy Thanksgiving. 

If you would like to know official interesting facts about Thanksgiving Day in America, please click on the link below provided by National Geographic.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091123-thanksgiving-dinner-turkey-facts.html

2010 C.E. Class Schedule

For the 2010 C.E. Class Schedule I have included the Oregon C.E. Class name and code as well as the Washington State class name and class code.

January 14, 2010: (4 Hour C.E.)

Oregon: Water Damage Restoration A-04-006-7166

Washington: Water Damage Restoration 300344

February 18, 2010: (Each course is 2 Hours-Attendees can choose to stay for the 1st course only or sign up to attend both courses for a total of 4 C.E. credits)

(First Two Hour Course is: Restorative Drying for Loss Control. Second Two Hour Course is: Understanding Mold in the Restorative Industry. Classes will be taught one after another with a half an hour break in between classes.)

Oregon: Restorative Drying for Loss Control A-02-008-7166

Oregon: Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry A-02-009-7166

Washington: Restorative Drying for Loss Control 277833

Washington: Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry 277824

March 18, 2010: (Each course is 2 Hours-Attendees can choose to stay for the 1st course only or sign up to attend both courses for a total of 4 C.E. credits)

Oregon: Cleaning & Restoring Smoke-damaged Contents A-02-14-7166

Oregon: Deodorization of Malodors A-02-13-7166

Washington: Cleaning & Restoring Smoke-damaged Contents 604397

Washington: Deodorization of Malodors 604396

April 22, 2010: (4 Hour C.E.)

Oregon: Fire Damage Restoration A-04-005-7166

Washington: Fire Damage Restoration 300355

May 13, 2010: (4 Hour C.E.)

Oregon: Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry A-04-007-7166

Washington: Understanding Mold in the Restoration Industry 300652

September 16, 2010: (Each course is 2 Hours-Attendees can choose to stay for the 1st course only or sign up to attend both courses for a total of 4 C.E. credits)

Oregon: Restoring Contaminated Buildings A-02-11-7166

Oregon: Restorative Drying for Water Damage – 2 hr. A-02-12-7166

Washington: Restoring Contaminated Buildings 602915

Washington: Restorative Drying for Water Damage – 2 hr. 602916

October 14, 2010: (4 Hour C.E.)

Oregon: Restorative Drying for Water Damage – 4 hr. A-04-10-7166

Washington: Restorative Drying for Water Damage – 4 hr. 602917

November 18, 2010: (4 Hour C.E.)

Oregon: Water Damage Restoration A-04-006-7166

Washington: Water Damage Restoration 300344

*No class in December.

Christmas tree safety tips

Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer.
Watch a Christmas tree fire by clicking on the link below.  This NFPA/UL video demonstrates the flammability of a dry Christmas tree vs. a tree that has been watered regularly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNjO3wZDVlA

Christmas tree safety tips

Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer.

Picking the tree
If you have an artificial tree, be sure it is labeled, certified, or identified by the manufacturer as fire retardant.
Choose a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched.

Placing the tree
Before placing the tree in the stand, cut 1–2” from the base of the trunk.
Make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or lights.
Make sure the tree is not blocking an exit.
Add water to the tree stand. Be sure to add water daily.

Lighting the tree
Use lights that have the label of an independent testing laboratory. Some lights are only for indoor or outdoor use, but not both.
Replace any string of lights with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections. Connect no more than three strands of mini string sets and a maximum of 50 bulbs for screw-in bulbs.
Never use lit candles to decorate the tree.
Always turn off Christmas tree lights before leaving home or going to bed.

After Christmas
Get rid of the tree when it begins dropping needles. Dried-out trees are a fire danger and should not be left in the home or garage, or placed outside against the home. Check with your local community to find a recycling program. Bring outdoor electrical lights inside after the holidays to prevent hazards and make them last longer.

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Portland in top 10 safest cities ranking

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Thought of the day......

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.


Zig Ziglar

Zig Ziglar Quotes

Local Restoration Service Sparks Discussion on Thanksgiving Fires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: David Hanson

SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley

(503) 652-3997

servpro9193@aol.com

Local Restoration Service Sparks Discussion on

Thanksgiving Fires

Expert recommends residents prevent their holiday from turning into an emergency by following a few precautions.

Clackamas, OR (Grassroots Newswire) November 6, 2009 -- In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday, many Clackamas-area cooks are busy stocking up on ingredients and perfecting family recipes. But before they mash the potatoes or roast the turkey, they will want to take precautions to ensure that their kitchen doesn’t end up in flames.

An unfortunate danger of home cooking, residential fires grow in prevalence during the holiday season. In fact, according to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the top day for home cooking fires, with more than three times the daily average of fires reportedly occurring on the holiday.

"Thanksgiving is a day filled with food and family, but it is also a day that presents many hazards to your home," said David Hanson, owner of SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley. "With multiple tasks taking place in the kitchen at once, it is all too easy for cooks to get distracted and for accidents to take place."

Hanson says that by adhering to the following tips, provided by the NFPA, Clackamas-area residents can lessen their chances of a fire ruining their Thanksgiving feast:

· Be present – Fires often start when items cooking are left unattended, so always stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, baking or broiling food. If you must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the oven or stove.

· Dress accordingly – Avoid wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking. Loose clothing can easily catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or electric burner.

· Keep kids out – Enforce a "kid free zone" of three feet around the perimeter of the stove. If kids are present in the kitchen, use the stove's back burners whenever possible and turn pot handles inward to reduce the risk that pots with hot contents will be knocked over.

· Clean, clean, clean – Be sure your stove top and oven are free of grease, which can easily catch fire. Additionally, keep all combustible cooking accessories, such as pot holders, oven mitts and wooden utensils, away from the stove top.

"We recognize people have a lot on their minds when they're entertaining during the holidays, but kitchen safety really should be an utmost priority," added Hanson. "Fires only take a matter of seconds to erupt. The best defense against them is to prevent them from ever happening."

Hanson notes that if a fire should ignite in the oven, residents should turn off the oven, unplug the appliance and remove any dish towels that may be hanging on the front of the oven door. A fire extinguisher should always be at hand to quickly extinguish any fires that may occur on the top of the stove. Of course, in the event of an emergency, Hanson says that residents should never hesitate to call 911.

In the event of damage caused by a residential fire, SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley offers an assortment of services to help local residents quickly recover and restore any damaged property. Within four hours of the initial notification, a SERVPRO Franchise Professional will be on-site to start the mitigation process. Exceptions may apply under certain conditions.

For more information about SERVPRO of Milwaukie/Happy Valley, please contact David Hanson at (503) 652-3997

About SERVPRO
Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO franchise system is a national leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO's professional services network of more than 1,400 individually owned and operated franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar large-loss situations. Providing coverage in 48 states, the SERVPRO System has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners. All SERVPRO franchises are independently owned and operated.






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