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Check Your Smoke Detectors to Prevent Fire Damage in Chicago

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    ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons recommends checking your smoke detectors when you change your clocks this fall.

    In the midst of the hustle and bustle of jobs, colder weather in the Midwest, and preparing for Halloween and Thanksgiving, there’s a sweet little gift our government decided to give us a long time ago: Daylight Saving Time ends. At 2:00 am on Sunday, November 2nd, we all get to “fall” back for another hour of sleep, one that we probably are starving for. Daylight Savings means more than an extra hour of sleep; It’s also a great reminder to check your carbon monoxide alarms and smoke alarms. At ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons, we want to remind you to be safe as the weather gets colder and you spend more time indoors. In the event of a fire incident, we’ll be there on the spot with our fire restoration crew.

    As we spend more and more time inside during the fall and winter months, it’s especially important to check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. House fires increase as the weather gets colder. A properly functioning smoke alarm is a smart protective measure for yourself, your family, and your house. Your carbon monoxide alarm is important as well. Carbon monoxide is clear and odorless. Excessive amounts will make you feel dizzy, weak, nauseous, and can eventually lead to brain damage or death. If you experience fire damage or smoke damage, get in touch with ServiceMaster Restoration by Simons. We’ll take care of fire and smoke restoration to make your home livable and your air breathable.

    This year, use Daylight Savings as a reminder to check your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. If you require fire damage or smoke damage restoration service, give us a call at 773.376.1100. We have a 24-hour emergency services hot line, so we’ll be there to help you right away.

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    • Nasutsa Mabwa

      About Nasutsa Mabwa

      Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO and co-owner of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a certified MBE/WBE firm proudly serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties in Illinois. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of disaster restoration services, including water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, and mold remediation for residential and commercial clients.

      A recognized civic and business leader, Nasutsa is a recipient of the 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award, a Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 honoree, and a 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award recipient. She currently serves as a Civic Federation Board Member, an Advisory Board Member, and is the Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce.  She is a proud member of the WPO - Women's President Organization.

      Nasutsa holds IICRC certifications in Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), bringing both strategic leadership and technical expertise to every project.

      She is also the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset from Water and Fire Disasters — a practical, accessible book for homeowners based on real-world experience in the restoration industry.
      📘 Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/RESTORE-complete-protecting-valuable-disasters/dp/1952779529

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