Day 1: The Day Everyone Worked From Home

3/26/2020 (Permalink)

The normally crowded parking lot had only one spot filled on the first day of company-mandated social distancing.

Day 1, 7:12 p.m.

For the first time in the 29-year history of SERVPRO of Hernando County, our entire office staff is working remotely, with the exception of the dispatcher and a couple others whose office situation allows them to practice extreme social distancing. This morning, as I pulled in I felt a pang to see the normally crowded parking lot almost empty. As a small business owner, this is uncomfortable and foreign. I trust our team and know that these extreme measures are in the best interest of our team, our families, and our community.

Yesterday afternoon, after watching a group of people inside our office talking and laughing in a tight circle, I realized we had to do it. As humans, we are social animals, it's our nature. I knew we had to shut down the office ASAP.

As we chart the days and weeks ahead, I am sure there will be challenges we don't anticipate and also some bright spots. This morning we held our first Zoom meeting by video, with everyone working from home and hopefully wearing pants. Tomorrow we will make sure everyone knows where the "mute" button is.

- Jeremy George

BIOHAZARD, CRIME SCENE, AND VANDALISM CLEANUP

6/28/2018 (Permalink)

Recognized as a leading fire and water cleanup and restoration provider by hundreds of insurance companies, SERVPRO of Hernando County offers fast, reliable biohazard and crime scene cleanup and restoration services to residential and commercial property owners. 

Exposure to biological and chemical contaminants can pose serious health consequences for building occupants, employees, customers, and owners. A failure to properly handle and safely remove such hazardous substances can contribute to unhealthy and even dangerous environments.  

Your local SERVPRO of Hernando County Professionals are trained to safely and effectively remove biohazardous substances and prepare waste for proper disposal according to OSHA, EPA, and state and local health regulations.  

Equipped with the necessary safety equipment and cleaning products, SERVPRO professionals help turn unsafe environments into clean, safe homes and offices.  

SERVPRO of Hernando County can help with the following issues:

• Bloodborne Pathogens 
• Methamphetamine Labs 
• Crime Scene Residues 
• Arson and Vandalism 
• Sewage Backups 
• Black Water Intrusions 
• Mold Mitigation and Remediation 

State and local regulations vary, and our franchise is licensed by the State of Florida to complete this work. Contact your SERVPRO of Hernando County today for 24-hour emergency service at (352)683-3730. 

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS:  SERVPRO of Hernando County Professionals remove and dispose of bodily fluids, tissue, and other potentially pathogenic substances resulting from accident, trauma, crime, or death. Our trained Technicians thoroughly clean, disinfect, and deodorize the structure.  

METHAMPHETAMINE LABS: Many of the chemicals used in the production of illegal drugs, such as methamphetamine, are volatile and can leave harmful residues throughout a structure. SERVPRO of Hernando County Professionals follow federal and state guidelines to properly clean all surfaces. 

 CRIME SCENE RESIDUES: From fingerprint powder and evidence gathering chemicals to tear gas and pepper spray residues, we can clean and restore your property and contents.  

ARSON AND VANDALISM: SERVPRO of Hernando County Professionals are recognized as leaders at helping property owners recover quickly from fire and water damage. We also provide general cleaning and deodorization services for situations resulting from vandalism including graffiti, egg, spoiled foods, and human or animal waste.  

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardouswaste/

https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations

http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/biomedical-waste/index.html