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Paul Davis Restoration of Elizabethtown
Water, Fire & Mold Damage, Cleanup & Repair

Has your home or business been flooded, affected by fire, infested with mold and mildew or experienced some other type of catastrophic damage? Paul Davis Restoration of Elizabethtown can help.

We are part of a national network of property restoration professionals in the business of providing immediate response 24/7 to clean up, restore and repair property damage due to water, fire, smoke, mold, storms or other disasters. At Paul Davis, we understand the stress involved in these situations and will work quickly to get your life and property back to normal.

If your home or business has experienced damage – Call Paul! 270-765-5511

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More than 2 million homes restored since 1966!

We assist the following communities:

Breckinridge County – Cloverport, Hardinsburg and Irvington
Bullitt County – Clermont
Grayson County – Big Clifty, Caneyville, Clarkson and Leitchfield
Green County – Black Knat, Exie, Greensburg, Pierce and Summersville
Hardin County – Cecilia, Elizabethtown, Fort Knox, Glendale, Muldraugh, Radcliff, Rineyville, Sonora, Upton, Vine Grove and West Point
Hart County – Bonnieville, Hardyville, Horse Cave, Munfordville and Uno
LaRue County – Buffalo, Hodgenville, Mount Sherman, Tonieville, and Upton
Marion County – Bradfordsville, Lebanon, Loretto, Nerinx and Raywick
Meade County – Battletown, Brandenburg, Ekron, Flaherty, Fort Knox, Guston, Muldraugh, Payneville and Rhodelia
Nelson County – Bardstown, Bloomfield, Boston, Cox's Creek, Fairfield, Howardsville, New Haven and Woodlawn
Taylor County – Acton, Bengal, Black Knat, Campbellsville, Elk Horn, Finley, Hatcher, Hobson, Mannsville, Merrimac, Saloma and Yuma
Washington County – Bear Wallow, Fredericktown, Mackville, Manton, Springfield and Willisburg

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The PDR Blog

The First 5 Calls to Make After a Snowstorm or Flood

01/30/2012

Who should you call when a disaster strikes your home? In some cases, this depends on the nature of the…

Surviving a Snowstorm

12/21/2011

8 Blizzard Safety Tips: Take Care ofYour Friends and Family During a SnowstormThe Midwest region presentssome of the wildest winter…

Holiday Safety Tips

12/21/2011

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY / FollowThese Home Safety Tips Before You Deck the HallsThe season of good cheer is an exciting time…

September is National Preparedness Month

09/09/2011

Every year, Paul Davis Restoration of Elizabethtown participates in National Preparedness Month in September to spread the word to individuals…

The First 5 Calls to Make After a Snowstorm or Flood

01/30/2012

Surviving a Snowstorm

12/21/2011

Holiday Safety Tips

12/21/2011

September is National Preparedness Month

09/09/2011

The First 5 Calls to Make After a Snowstorm or Flood

Posted on: 01/30/2012

Who should you call when a disaster strikes your home? In some cases, this depends on the nature of the catastrophe. If a major flood, snowstorm, or mudslide has hit Elizabethtown, you may be in the middle of a natural disaster that is affecting hundreds or thousands of families. In this case, landlines and cell towers could be affected, limiting who you can contact immediately. In contrast, if a tornado touched down briefly or a household fire started down the block, the damage may be limited to a few homes. It’s still a disaster for you if your house was involved, but you’ll probably have access to more immediate support.

In general, here are the most important calls to make:

First Responders – Emergency services are likely to be overwhelmed in the event of a snowstorm or flood. Call 911 only if there is an immediate danger to your life and health or that of your family. Otherwise, contact neighbors or friends to help you out (or so you can help each other).
Utilities – A broken gas line or a downed overhead power line can be a serious hazard after a flood or blizzard. Call the utility company right away to address the issue. Move to a safer area until a crew arrives and corrects the problem.
Loved Ones – You’ll want to contact family and friends to let them know you are OK and to check on their well-being. In the event of a major disaster, use text messaging when possible to minimize the overload on the voice network. Get in touch with at least one person who lives outside your local area. This individual may serve as an important contact point in getting you the help and information you need (such as the distribution locations for the American Red Cross or local relief agencies).
Shelter – If your home is unsafe or completely destroyed in a major disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be able to provide temporary housing. The number is (800) 621-3362 to register for assistance. FEMA may also have vital information about where to find necessities like food and clothing after a disaster.
Restoration – Once you’ve ensured your family is safe, it’s time to start the process of rescuing your home. This involves contacting your insurance company, submitting a claim and working with a company that specializes in property damage clean up and repair. Most policies require you as the homeowner to make immediate reasonable repairs to your home following a disaster to prevent additional damage and will reimburse you for these repairs. Don’t wait for a contractor to knock on your door (there will be all kinds of fly-by-night repair companies coming through your town after a snow storms and floods). Be proactive in calling a licensed restoration company that specializes in repairing the specific type of damage your home sustained in the disaster (we suggest Paul Davis Restoration & Emergency Services of Elizabethtown).

Additional Tips:

The amount of warning you have before an event can also affect your communication strategy. You might be able to make some of your calls ahead of time rather than after the fact. For example, notify your employer that you probably won’t show up for work tomorrow because a major weather event headed your way is likely to cause damage.

And if you know someone who is experiencing a disaster in their own city, be in contact with them and let them know you’re there to help. You may be able to serve as a resource to them even from thousands of miles away.lling to these visitors is going to vary from person to person. Use your latest news or another area of expertise in this app as your "hook" to help you convert your site's visitors into customers.

Surviving a Snowstorm

Posted on: 12/21/2011

8 Blizzard Safety Tips: Take Care ofYour Friends and Family During a Snowstorm

The Midwest region presentssome of the wildest winter weather. Snow and cold winds bring coldtemperatures, high winds and heavy snow. At Paul Davis Restoration &Emergency Services of Elizabethtown we want to take a few moments to talk abouthow you can help your family, friends and neighbors during the winter months.

1. Prolongedpower outages can be dangerous for families that are snowed in after a sub-zeroblizzard. If you can’t pick up loved ones and bring them to a location that hasheat, call to give them some helpful tips for preventing hypothermia. Forexample, they can wall off a small room with thick blankets to create aninsulated space that is easier to keep warm.

2. Ifyou have older or mobility challenged relatives, they could be snowed in byeven a minor snowstorm. Make sure they know you are coming by to dig them outso they don’t attempt it by themselves. Lay on some gentle guilt if that’s whatit takes to keep them indoors until you arrive.

3. Sometimes,all an unprepared friend needs to get out of a snowy spot is the right tool forthe job. Make a deal that if your friend will cook you a hearty breakfastyou’ll bring over your biggest shovel and get their walk cleared before thepancakes get cold.

4. Doyou have an older relative on a fixed income who is struggling to pay theirheating bill? They could be in danger of hypothermia from having their heat cutoff while they are snowed in. Many municipalities offer emergency fuelassistance programs that can help keep the heat turned on during severe winterweather. Get online and start making phone calls to ensure that your loved onedoesn’t go without.

5. Areyou an older person looking for ways to help younger friends and family? Youngfolk may be at a loss for how to make something edible out of the odds &ends in the pantry and fridge when a freak snowstorm hits. If you have a knackfor cooking from back in the days when everyone knew how, walk them throughsome simple recipes over the phone.

6. Maybeyou are enjoying a balmy weekend in Florida when you find out on Facebook thatrelatives up north are snowed in. Spend some time online chatting andsuggesting ways for them to stay entertained (and how to keep the kids busy).Just don’t talk about how nice the weather is in your neck of the woods. Theymay un-friend you forever.

Holiday Safety Tips

Posted on: 12/21/2011

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY / FollowThese Home Safety Tips Before You Deck the Halls

The season of good cheer is an exciting time of year. The day afterThanksgiving, lights are already going up all over Elizabethtown. However, thehustle and bustle of the holiday season can lead to all kinds of unfortunateaccidents. You already know about the hazards of deep frying a turkey orclimbing on an icy roof to put up Christmas lights. So instead, we here at PaulDavis Restoration & Emergency Services of Elizabethtown have gone the lessobvious route. Here are 8 off-the-beaten-path holiday safety tips to protectyour loved ones and your property from dangers.

FIRE IN THE FLUE: When you’re lighting up the wood fireplace, you have more to worry about than just soot or creosote residue causing a fire in your flue. There’s also the risk of barbecuing a raccoon, squirrel, or bird that’s gotten wedged in your chimney. That’s a good reason to have your chimney swept and cleaned before you light up that Yule log. Just have the chimney sweep check to make sure it’s not Santa stuck up there.
WARM AND TOASTED: Perhaps you live up north but have your California cousins staying over the holidays. Using a space heater for the guest room may seem like a good way to keep the shivering relatives warm. However, space heaters are involved in 25% of home heating fires (and cause 75% of home heating-related fatalities). It might be safer to simply turn up the thermostat on your central heating to keep everyone cozy.
WINTER SLIP AND SLIDE: A blizzard can make it difficult to open a door; but even a small snowdrift can make it tough to close your sliding glass door. When you slide the door open, snow that’s piled up on the other side falls down into the track. This creates an icy obstacle in the door track and leaves a pile of snow to melt on your floor, creating a slip and fall hazard. To prevent this, keep the outer sliding screen closed during snowy weather. It will act as a buffer to keep most of the snow from direct contact with your glass door.
NOT SO WARM TIDINGS: Did you know that homes located along lakes or major rivers can be at risk for flooding during the winter holidays? Winter windstorms can create tidal flooding, ice jams can break suddenly, or an unexpected winter thaw can cause a sudden rise in water levels. FEMA provides a full list of ways to protect your home from flood damage – download PDF here.
THE DE-ICE THAT’S NICE: De-icing your walkway is a smart safety tip; but it can cause damage to your property. Regular rock salt can harm concrete and kill vegetation. Treat the pathway to your home with more environmentally friendly magnesium chloride instead. Mix this ice melt product with green sand to cut down on salt contamination even further and add a festive look to your walkway.
GET A WARM GLOW: Christmas lights installed alongside walkways during snowy and icy weather are actually a good safety tool. These lights give off a soft glow at night - unlike harsh halogen lamps that create glare. If you pick a neutral color like gold or white, you can leave them in place even after the holidays are over.
THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GASHING: Cuts from scissors or knives used to open gifts are some of the most common gift-related accidents. Keep your party from turning into a bloodbath by purchasing gifts that are easy to open and avoiding those sealed clamshell plastic packages. Remember, everybody loves a gift bag!
CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER: It’s all fun and games at Christmas until someone puts their back out. Cords from holiday decorations and toys can create a spider web of tripping hazards across the floor. Make sure to keep at least one pathway in the front room clear at all times.

September is National Preparedness Month

Posted on: 09/09/2011

Every year, Paul Davis Restoration of Elizabethtown participates in National Preparedness Month in September to spread the word to individuals and families about the importance for being ready for disasters.

The program is sponsored by The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign. Visit www.Ready.gov for information.

The key is to be informed and have a plan that you and your family discuss and practice. It is equally important to have an Emergency Ready Kit stocked and ready in case a disaster strikes. Below is a quick list of the items that every Emergency Ready Kit should contain.

Water – one gallon per person per day for at least three days
Food – at least a three-day supply of non-perishable food
First aid kit – to include bandages; sterile gloves; antibiotic ointment; iodine/alcohol pads; medical tape; pain reliever; emergency blanket; thermometer; prescription medications, and other prescribed medical supplies.
Clothing – A change of clothing and a sleeping bag for each person
Battery-powered or hand crank radio, a NOAA Weather Radio, extra batteries
Cell Phone and charger
Flashlight and extra batteries
Filter masks – to cover mouth and nose
Heavy weight garbage bags, plastic sheeting and duct tape – to protect against debris and toxins
Waterproof, portable containers – for critical documents such as IDs, insurance policies, bank account records, computer backup files, emergency and law enforcement information, and other priority documents. Store a second set of records at an off-site location.

See our Emergency Ready Kit video.

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Surviving a Snowstorm

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September is National Preparedness Month

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