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 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.
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