Residential smoke alarm program

9/11/2019 (Permalink)

Smoke alarm distribution to Berrien County residents.

SERVPRO of Berrien County has been providing fire cleanup and restoration to residential customers since 1995.  As a way to give back to the community, we sponsor a smoke alarm distribution program annually.  Over the past 14 years we have donated 10,000+ alarms to county fire departments for free distribution to residents in need.

SERVPRO of Berrien County partners with Home Depot and Midwest Family Broadcasting for the purchase, distribution and "getting the word out" to residents.

October is Fire Prevention Month.  Berrien County Fire Chiefs told us 14 years ago that the one thing we could help them do is provide smoke alarms to those that can't afford them.  So during October residents hear on the radio how they can call their local fire department to request smoke alarms for their homes.  The fire department will even install them properly.  The program has been a great success.

If you are ever the victim of fire damage you can call SERVPRO of Berrien County  269-925-6841 for board-up, cleanup and restoration.

Smoke alarm program.

9/11/2019 (Permalink)

Call your local fire department for free smoke alarms.

A National Fire Protection Association report shows an average of 7 people lose their lives as a result of house fires every single day.  SERVPRO of Berrien County is helping prevent future tragedies. In recognition of National Fire Prevention Month, SERVPRO is donating 1,000 new smoke detectors on a first come basis at area Fire Departments.   

Don’t add to sobering statistics.  Be sure your home has a working smoke detector courtesy of SERVPRO, and brought to you in part by Mid-West Family Broadcasting.

Smoke Detectors available- FREE for those in need- at fire stations and police agencies listed below:

Baroda
Benton Harbor
Benton Township
Berrien Springs/Oronoko Township
Bertrand Township
Bridgman
Buchanan City
Buchanan Township
Coloma
Eau Claire
Galien Township
Lake Township
New Buffalo City
New Buffalo Township
Niles City
Niles Township
North Berrien Fire
Royalton Township
St. Joseph Charter Township
St. Joseph City
Sodus Township
Sister Lakes
Three Oaks
Watervliet
Weesaw Township

For more information, call SERVPRO at 269-925-6841.

Other Fire Prevention resources:
- Fire Prevention for Kids:

http://www.sparky.org/
- Families: http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week/for-kids-and-families

 Alarms available in October 2019

October is Fire Prevention Month

8/6/2018 (Permalink)

1,000 smoke alarms for Berrien County

SERVPRO of Berrien County donates 1,000 smoke alarms for fire departments to install for residents.  We have done this for 15 years and are proud to help the community.

Smoke alarms play a vital role in saving lives, and when properly installed, can reduce the risk of fire injury in half. 

The National Fire Protection Association recommends smoke alarms be install in every bedroom, outside all sleeping quarters and on every level of the house. Business owners should consult the local Fire Marshall to ensure specific building fire codes and smoke detectors requirements are met. 

Smoke alarms work best when paired with a fire escape plan. A plan allows your family, employees or client to escape quickly and safely in an emergency situation. 

Review the following tips regarding smoke detector installation and maintenance. 

-Install smoke alarms on every level of the home including the basement. 

- Smoke alarms should be installed away from the kitchen to prevent false alarms. Generally, they should be at least 10 feet from a cooking appliance. 

-Test smoke alarms at least once a month using a test button. 

-Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once a year. If an alarm "chirps" the battery is low and should be replaced right away. 

-Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. 

Storm Disaster Recovery Team - TEXAS August 2017

8/30/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Berrien County is a Large Loss Response Team. When a storm or disaster strikes, SERVPRO's Disaster Recovery Team is poised and "Ready for Whatever Happens." With a network of nearly 1700 franchises, the SERVPRO system strives to be faster to any disaster. Strategically located throughout the United States, SERVPRO's Disaster Recovery Team is trained and equipped to handle the largest storms and highest flood waters. Providing experience, additional manpower, equipment and other resources, The Disaster Recovery Team assists your local SERVPRO Franchise Professionals. SERVPRO's Disaster Recovery Team has responded to hundreds of disaster events in many regions across the country. In the aftermath of disaster, there is only one objective, to help make it like it "Like it never even happened."

Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce

2/14/2017 (Permalink)

Cornerstone Chamber of Commerce 2017 Recognition Breakfast

SERVPRO was nominated for:

Pat Moody Award

Small Business Award

2016 Chamber Ambassador of the year Award

Keynote speaker: Governor Rick Snyder

Kris popp, Joe Rosenhagen, and Bob Rogers attended the breakfast on behalf of SERVPRO of Berrien County. It is an honor to have received these awards. We, here at SERVPRO love making such a great impact in the community. When disaster strikes we are on it. We would like to thank our community from all of us here at SERVPRO of Berrien County for taking such notice in all of our efforts. We love what we stand for in the fact that when disaster hits we are in control of the outcome of that storm and can bring a little light back into the lives of others.