SERVPRO(R) Pledges Ongoing Support to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program
Red Cross Recognizes SERVPRO for Their Contribution to Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Efforts
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GALLATIN, TN--(Marketwired - June 01, 2016) - The American Red Cross recently recognized SERVPRO
According to statistics cited by the Red Cross, seven people die in a home fire each day in the U.S. Aiming to reduce deaths and injuries caused by home fires by 25 percent by the end of 2019, the Red Cross launched a Home Fire Campaign in October of 2014. The support of SERVPRO and other Disaster Responder Program members allows the Red Cross to pursue their home fire prevention goals while they continue to provide critical services to disaster victims.
"One of the reasons home fires account for the majority of the disasters the Red Cross responds to annually is that the risk for home fires exists all year long," said Sue Steen, Servpro Industries, Inc., chief executive officer. "Statistics compiled by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) show the majority of home fires are related to unattended cooking accidents -- and cooking is something most people do every day."
Although SERVPRO's business is helping business and home owners recover from fire, flood and other disasters, the company and its franchisees actively support disaster preparedness education, including fire prevention efforts. When disaster does strike, their relationships with major insurance companies combined with industry-leading job-management technology help smooth the path to rebuilding and restoration for home and business owners affected by the unexpected.
"SERVPRO's commitment to the Red Cross Disaster Responder Program means that, when disaster strikes, homeowners can count on the Red Cross to address their immediate needs and supply essential services," said Steen. "Once the immediate emergency is under control, homeowners can count on the expertise of restoration specialists at SERVPRO to help them restore their property and move forward with their lives."
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