Being Prepared When Disaster Strikes
Disaster can strike at any time, at any place, and most likely when we least expect it. If a disaster were to strike your home or even the city of Pittsburgh in its entirety, make sure you are prepared with a game plan. The Huffington Post provides 10 helpful steps to make sure your game […]
History Reminds Us of Importance of Disaster Planning
Every year, natural disasters take their toll on different parts of the world. Some years, the East Coast seems to be battered by hurricane after hurricane. Other years, there might be an uptick in tornadoes in the plain states, or Japan could get hit by a killer tsunami. Many scientists are predicting California is in […]
Preventing Water Damage To Your Business
Being Prepared for Commercial Water Damage “That was convenient” is never going to be something you say or hear when water damage strikes your place of business. In fact, it’s exactly the opposite. We understand the urgency and the delicacy of the situation, but it is important that when faced with a commercial water damage, you […]
Helping Pittsburg Hospitals Prepare for Disasters
Disaster can strike at any time. While there might be warning about severe spring storms, the remnants of a hurricane, or a massive snow storm, there are so many other things that can put a hospital into internal emergency mode every single day. Think about electrical or cafeteria fires, burst pipes, and floods, or an […]
Emergency Preparedness: What Do I Need To Do?
Emergency preparedness. It’s something we all think about. It’s something most of us need to be more up to date on. We put it in our plans for “next weekend”. Somehow our plans for “next weekend” just never seem to work out. Therefore, our emergency preparedness tends to be a little lacking. Here are a […]
6 Common Disaster Preparation Mistakes
It’s been a pretty calm spring here in Pittsburgh, but Mother Nature only naps for so long! In June, West Virginia was handed some deadly flash floods which shows in the blink of an eye, your world can change. That’s why companies like GS Jones exist – to help you pick up the pieces after […]
Dealing with Disaster Cleanup Services in Pittsburgh
Everyone loves to take that needed vacation away from home. Sipping on exotic drinks by the pool side somewhere nice and sunny is something we can all get behind. The last think you want to deal with while you’re on vacation is a water of fire damage disaster at home. Feeling despair in the pit […]
Tips on Disaster Preparedness in Pittsburgh
GS Jones has compiled a list of tips to help you and your family prepare for a disaster in Pittsburgh. Knowing Pittsburgh A major part of disaster preparation is knowing what kind of disasters your area might face and know how to handle each situation. Pittsburgh has been known for harsh snow falls, flooding and […]
Business Disaster Planning in Pittsburgh
As a business owner you have invested a large amount of resources, money and time into making your business successful. Have you properly planned and prepare for any disaster situation? Most business owners skip this process and pay dearly for it when a disaster does strike. The Institute for Business and Home Safety estimates that […]
Does Your Pittsburgh Assisted Living Center Have An Emergency Preparedness Plan?
Mother Nature is mad and a flash flood is headed to your assisted living facility in Pittsburgh. Your state has implemented the Incident Command System. Regional emergency response teams have been dispatched, but may not reach your facility in time. Local emergency teams are spread thin and are unable to direct your actions. Do you […]