SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville and the American Red Cross is partnering for a Fire Preparedness Campaign

9/24/2015 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville and the American Red Cross is partnering for a Fire Preparedness Campaign. A nationwide effort by the Red Cross and partners, in collaboration with local fire departments and aligned with existing preparedness initiatives, to convene community coalitions and mobilize resources to save lives and reduce injuries from home fires.

Did you know… 

Source: National Fire Protection Association 2013

Target Neighborhoods include …

•       Gallatin Pike south of Madison (67 Apartments, 355 other residential buildings)

•       Edgehill Rose Park between 8^th and 12^th

•       South Nashville Napier Area

•       Springfield, TN

•       Portland, TN

Local Partners include …

•       SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville 

•       Allstate

•       Messer Construction

•       Nashville/Franklin Elks Lodge

•       Cornerstone Church

•       The Upper Room

•       Belmont University SERT

SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville and individuals across the country are teaming up with the Red Cross to mobilize resources and volunteers to help improve home fire preparedness in their communities. Campaigns are being developed in collaboration with local fire departments and aligned with existing preparedness initiatives, and will focus especially on increasing preparedness in at-risk neighborhoods.

How can we work together? 

To find out how you can participate, contact Stephanie Hemminger, SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville at 615-868-5324.

SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville is partnering with the American Red Cross for a Fire Preparedness Campaign

9/8/2015 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville is partnering with the American Red Cross for a Fire Preparedness Campaign in our local market. Our campaign objectives include Saving Lives, Reducing Injuries and Building Resilient Communities. 

Did you know … 

• 7 times a day, someone dies in a home fire
• Every 40 minutes, a fire injury is reported
• Home fires cause, on average, 2,500 deaths and roughly $7 billion in property damages every year

Source: National Fire Protection Association 2013

Organizations including SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville and individuals across the country are teaming up with the Red Cross to mobilize resources and volunteers to help improve home fire preparedness in their communities through efforts that range from door-to-door canvassing and smoke alarm installation with neighbors to innovative fire safety and preparedness smartphone app content. Campaigns are being developed in collaboration with local fire departments and aligned with existing preparedness initiatives, and will focus especially on increasing preparedness in at-risk neighborhoods.

The Campaign Cornerstones include ...

Door-to-door installation of smoke alarms and completion of home-safety checklists and plans in vulnerable neighborhoods

Youth engagement in classrooms and after school with technology, challenges, and science-based education  

Marketing campaign to motivate individuals to take action to save themselves, their families and their neighbors by testing smoke alarms and practicing escape plans

How can we work together? 

• Join your Community Home Fire Preparedness Coalition 
• Participate in community home fire preparedness activities 
• Help support, promote or implement community efforts to increase working smoke alarms in at-risk neighborhoods 
• Take steps in your own home and neighborhood to prevent fires and increase preparedness
• Donate to support home fire preparedness

To find out how you can participate, contact Stephanie Hemminger, 

SERVPRO of Madison-Goodlettsville at 615-868-5324

The Cleanup Team That's Faster to Any Size Disaster

11/25/2013 (Permalink)

Have a fire or water damage in your home or business? Quick response can make all the difference. Call SERVPRO for the fastest response time to get your property back to normal.