
Look to Us for Natural Disaster Restoration Services in Streeterville, IL

Nasutsa Mabwa
April 11, 2016With the weather warming up, the chances of flooding and tornadoes hitting the greater Chicago area, including the Streeterville neighborhood, intensify. After all, as many of you may recall, the National Weather Service issued tornado warnings and flash flood watches during mid-August last year. To prepare for the onslaught of severe weather, barricades were put up along the Chicago River, and hundreds of flights both into and out of O’Hare International Airport were cancelled. Wicked weather can happen at any time and in any place.
Below are several helpful tips from Farm Bureau Insurance that you can implement if severe weather strikes your Chicago neighborhood this spring, summer, and beyond:
TORNADOES: Put a bicycle helmet on to protect against flying debris. This extra layer of protection could help prevent a head injury during a tornado.
FLOODS: IF you get caught in your car in deep water, you can use the car seat’s headrest to break the window to escape.
THUNDERSTORMS: If you run out of AA batteries for flashlights or other electronics, you can convert AAA batteries with a ball of foil. Just insert a ball of foil between the negative end of the AAA battery and the device to generate power.
POWER OUTAGES: Turn a can of Crisco or lard into a candle in an emergency. Just place a string or piece of cotton into the middle of a can of Crisco and light it.
Of course, your safety and that of your family is paramount during a severe weather event. After the water has receded and the debris has settled, call ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons immediately at 773-376-1110 if you find yourself in need of expert natural disaster restoration services in the Streeterville neighborhood. Our experienced team members will respond with expediency and compassion to your restoration needs following a devastating natural disaster.
Nasutsa Mabwa is the CEO of ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons, a nationally recognized, award-winning disaster restoration firm serving Cook, DuPage, and Lake Counties. Under her leadership, the company has become one of Chicagoland’s most trusted providers of water and flood damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, and specialty cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients.
A respected business and civic leader, Nasutsa has received numerous honors for her contributions to the industry and her community. Her accolades include:
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies - 2025 recipient
- Top 100 Women to KNOW in America (2024) by KNOW Women & JPMorgan Chase
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40
- SB100 Best of Small Business Award
- 2020 BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
- Stevie® Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2020 Daily Herald Business Ledger C-Suite Award
- 2018 ServiceMaster® Achiever Award
She is IICRC-certified in both Water Damage Restoration (WRT) and Fire & Smoke Restoration (FSRT), combining technical expertise with visionary leadership. Nasutsa holds a Master’s in Urban Planning & Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA in Real Estate Development from Roosevelt University.
Beyond her business achievements, Nasutsa is an active community advocate. She is a Board Member of the Civic Federation, an Advisory Board Member, and Past President of the Executive Committee for the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. She is also a long-standing member of the Women Presidents Organization (WPO).
She is the co-author of RESTORE: A Complete Guide to Protecting Your Home As Your Most Valuable Asset, an essential guidebook for homeowners navigating the challenges of water and fire disasters.
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