The Kelmann Insider
Training for Disaster Response Professionals
Emergency and disaster response professionals undergo extensive training in order to be able to efficiently and competently respond to a wide range of disaster situations. From flood damage and mold to house fires, the emergency response professional must be able…
Technology Matters in Water Damage Restoration
Water damage is a serious problem that requires a fast response in order to prevent structural damage and mold growth. Even a small amount of sitting water can be very destructive to the structure and contents of your home. Because…
Top 5 Emergency Prep Blogs
Emergency preparation is an ongoing process to identify risks and create specific responses to natural disasters. The preparation process can often be time consuming and expensive, and it can be difficult to know even where to start. For this reason,…
Historic Building Restoration: Preservation Techniques
Preserving and restoring historic buildings requires a great deal of care and precision in order to avoid compromising the structure and interior of the building.
4 Step Spring Sprinkler Checklist
Spring and summer are the perfect times to run a sprinkler. Your lawn will typically get most of its moisture naturally during fall and winter, but it still needs to stay hydrated during the hotter months. Make sure you use these four tips to check your sprinkler this spring.
Flood Proof Your Valuables: Tips for Avoiding Water Damage
Water damage is a serious threat to both your family and your home. But what about your valuables? Though it might be an emergency situation, we still believe that you can save the things you value in addition to your…
Volunteering for Disasters: Top Resources
Disaster preparation involves a considerable amount of planning and preparation--both individually and within a community. No one recovers from a disaster by themselves. This is one reason why mobilizing a community response to a disaster is so important. Disaster volunteering…
Wisconsin Disaster Resources
Disaster preparation entails taking a lot of different steps. The first, however, should be familiarizing yourself with the resources available in your area. Disasters are a regional concern first and foremost and every region faces unique risks and has different…
How Bad Is It? Looking at Different Categories of Water Damage
Water damage can occur from just about anything that directly or indirectly produces moisture. Everything from a broken pipe and overflowing sink to a gradual leak or heavy rains can lead to water damage. One important thing to understand about…
How to Protect your Home from Harsh Winter Weather
As polar conditions continue to make their way across the mid-west and northeast, Wisconsin is one of the hardest hit when it comes to winter storm Hercules. Even though Hercules has definitely made its mark, records have not yet…
