SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview restorers in an environment where health and safety concerns arise are require to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) This helps protect our technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water, biohazard etc. 

Items protect for all potential exposures to the body and include:

• Chemical-resistant gloves
• Splash Goggles
• Appropriate Respirator
• Hard hat
• Rubber boots with hardened shank 
• Protective clothing

Restorative drying

SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview manipulate and control as many factors as possible in our drying system to produce the most efficient drying.

Once as much water as possible has been extracted, evaporation of remaining moisture is enhanced by:

• Lowering humidity in the affected air
• Increasing airflow across wet surfaces.
• Controlling temperature of air and surfaces
• Using outside air when possible 
• Creating a drying chamber.  

Evaporated moisture must be removed from the affected areas by dehumidification or ventilation.

• 100% of pathogens & contaminates removed
• Sterile environments required for special circumstances – hospitals and ‘clean-rooms’.
• Special chemicals, equipment & procedures required to achieve.

In any cleaning situation call in our SERVPRO professional to make it "Like it never even happened."

• At least 95% of soils & contaminates removed, pathogens eliminated.
• Requires special chemicals, equipment, procedures to achieve.
• Situations requiring disinfection:
  • Bloodborne pathogen
  • Sewage backflows
  • Medical facilities

Call us if you need a hand with any level of cleaning!

• Enough soils and contaminates removed to protect general health.
• A ‘clean’ environment is sanitary.
• Cleaning must always achieve at least a sanitary level.
• Requires extraction & containment of soils.
• Requires right cleaning agents.

Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today May 24, 2018 released their forecast for this year's Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a near normal or above normal season. What does that mean? 

Well.... The forecasters predict a 70 percent likelihood of 10 to 16 named storms with winds of 39 mph or higher.

Of those named storms, the forecasters predict five to nine could become hurricanes, including one to four major ones.

Hurricanes have winds of 74 mph or higher and major hurricanes are considered to be at least Category 3.

An average hurricane season brings 12 named storms, of which six become hurricanes.

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Our SERVPRO of Hicksville/ Plainview ladies Supporting Tri-County Independent Insurance Agents Association back in October for the annual Oktoberfest in support of Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  We were proud to support the cause as well as the association . 

Take a look at the way the pipe burst from the fluctuating temperatures during this winter season. These pipes were what caused the loss for this Merrick Home. If you happen to have a unfortunate pipe burst, call our professionals (516) 207-0203

• Always keep a burning candle within sight. Extinguish all candles when leaving a room or before going to sleep. Be sure the wick ember is no longer glowing.
• Never burn a candle on or near anything that can catch fire. Keep burning candles away from furniture, drapes, bedding, carpets, books, paper, flammable decorations, etc.
• Keep burning candles out of the reach of children and pets.
• Trim candlewicks to ¼ inch each time before burning. Long or crooked wicks can cause uneven burning and dripping.
• Always use a candle-holder specifically designed for candle use. The holder should be heat resistant, sturdy, and large enough to contain any drips or melted wax.

Cooking Safety Tips

• Put a lid on a grease fire to smother it, then turn off the heat. Baking soda will also work.

• Never throw water or use a fire extinguisher on a grease fire. Water will only spread the fire and the force of the extinguisher can splash flaming grease out of the pan.

• Wear short or tight fitting sleeves when cooking. Loose fitting clothing can easily catch fire.

• If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP & ROLL to put out the flames. Put burns in cool running water. Call 9-1-1 for help.

• Keep pot handles turned inward to prevent accidental spills of hot contents.

• Create a three-foot “child-free zone” around the stove. Keep children and pets away from the stove while cooking to prevent burns and scalds. 

Is Your Family Smart About Halloween Safety?
Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other day of the year. Use our 5 Halloween Safety Tips to prevent tragedy and ensure your family puts safety first this Halloween #Smart911

On February 21, 2017 SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview provided a Water Damage: Risk, Diagnosis, & Mitigation Seminar for IPALI (Insurance Professional Association of Long Island). SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview is not only a service to your cleaning needs but is dedicated in educating all in prevention & restoration of any damaging cases.  Inquire today for our next CE Course! (516) 207-0203

Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Held there 3rd Annual Dragon Boat Festival.  SERVPRO of Port Jefferson/Stony Brook & Hicksville/Plainview attended/volunteered at this event and supported all teams who participated. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day.  

Risa Kluger, Owner of SERVPRO of Port Jefferson/Stony Brook & Hicksville/Plainview  & Serina Allen volunteered to attend the Summer Concert Series August 30, 2016. On behalf of the Rocky Point Lions Club. Ending the Summer Right. 

SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview attended The Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce debut of a Memorial to 9/11. The memorial is dedicated to all those who died in the World Trade Center; and is a monument to their memory.   

This was the aftermath of a kitchen fire in Hicksville when we arrived on the scene. There was significant smoke and soot damage. The owner couldn't believe how quickly and completely we were able to clean the soot from the walls and ceiling. We make disasters "Like it never even happened."

A few of SERVPROs finest Women attending the TriCounty Agents Installation Diner at the Chateau Briand. SERVPRO would also like to Congratulate James Bastian, Advantage Partners, Inc.,, as he begins his term as President, of TriCounty Independent Insurance Agent.

Today, James Feustel a Production Manager for SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview attended Central Nassau guidance & counseling services annual golfing outing. The golf outing provides essential funding to CN Guidance & Counseling Services for the over 2,000 children, adults and families they serve annually.

Paul Mauro of SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview is an American Red Cross Community Relations Ambassador. This past weekend she attended the Army Reserve, first battalion in Farmingdale, For a seminar on Annual Training Emergency Services.

Our SERVPRO Team Presented an Emergency Readiness Seminar to local town constituents at the Hicksville- Old Bethpage Library. Be on the lookout for our future Seminars.

Risa Kluger, Franchise Owner of SERVPRO & Paula Mauro Marketing Manager, attended PIA Annual Conference at Harrah's Casino Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. June 5-7. We made a lot of great connections 

Yesterday August 8,2016. SERVPRO of Port Jefferson/Stony Brook & Hicksville/Plainview attened The Blue Goose Memorial Golf Outing at Towers Country Club in Floral Park. By sponsoring the event we raised money for the building of the World Trade Center Memorial & for supporting our wounded/disabled veterans through the Marine Corps League. ????

Today SERVPRO of Hicksville/Plainview & Port Jefferson/Stony Brook attended Independent Agent & Brokers of Suffolk County Annual Golf Outing Benefitting The IIABSC Scholarship Endowment Fund at Stony Brook University College of Business. We met some great people & had a wonderful day for a good cause!