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Could a Hurricane Hit Your Morris County Home?

Darric Mitchell • Sep 26, 2018
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New Jersey has faced multiple impactful, devastating storm damage throughout the course of our history. Morris County specifically has endured many hurricane trials within the last decade, most notably Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy, which ravaged a significant amount of the region, displacing homeowners, destroying possessions and causing immeasurable damage. Below is some of the history along with precautions you can take now to prepare your home for a storm-related disaster.

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In 2011, Hurricane Irene struck and ravaged the region for exactly one week. Beginning as a Category 3 hurricane and reaching New Jersey as a tropical storm, Irene caused immense flooding in Morris County specifically, as well as Passaic County due to the presence of both the Rockaway River and the Passaic River. The two bodies of water overflowed in the incessant rainfall that continued even after Irene had dissipated.


Superstorm Sandy occurred in 2012, and the majority of the damage it inflicted on Morris Countywas from the intense winds that toppled trees, power lines, and other compromised structures. Schools experienced long-term closures and power outages for weeks at a time. In 2018, there are homeowners on the coast who still have not fully recovered.

Steps of Preparation

If there are reports of a hurricane touching down in our area, know that there are legitimate reasons to be concerned for your home. You want to take steps ahead of time to ensure that your home is in the best possible condition to face the winds that are associated with such storms, as well as the possibility of rising water depending on your proximity to the rivers. Make sure that your roof is in sound condition, as losing your roof could mean the loss of your entire house. Board up your windows to ensure that they will not be blown inward from the winds and endanger you with broken glass, and reinforce your garage door. Bring in all outdoor items, waterproof your basement if you have one, stock up on sandbags for all entryways, and continuously monitor the local news or radio for updates and potential evacuation orders.

Call Restoration 1 of Morris County

At Restoration 1 of Morris County, our expert team in storm damage restoration is comprised of your neighbors who only want to see you and your family back in your home. If we experience another intense storm like Hurricane Irene or Superstorm Sandy, call us as soon as possible at 973-810-4145. We are ready 24/7 to help homeownersin the counties of Morris, Passaic, and Sussex return to their safe, secure homes.

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02 Apr, 2020
Throughout Morris and surrounds, we have seen rapidly changing and evolving situations when it comes to virus updates. For the last decade, Restoration 1 of Morris County has specialized in bio-hazard cleanup, which means our certified experts are ready for all your virus disinfection and sanitation needs. Rest assured, our team is equipped with advanced equipment and trained on the latest techniques to clean up any type of bio-hazard. We are stocked with CDC and EPA approved cleaning agents to effectively clean and sanitize your floors, bathrooms, keyboards, shelving, door knobs, storage areas and all other surfaces people may have come in contact with. On top of this, we are fully trained and equipped with the proper safety equipment to reduce the risk of contamination or illness from any bio-hazard materials. The sooner we get on the job, the better. We offer 24/7 emergency services and flexible scheduling to work with your individual needs. Here’s How Restoration 1 of Morris County Will Complete a Virus Disinfection & Sanitation: Our team is certified by the IICRC (Institute of Inspection Cleaning & Restoration Certification) when it comes to disease cleanup Restoration 1 uses the approved CDC and EPA industrial-strength disinfectants to decontaminate and disinfect surfaces. We properly handle hazardous and infectious bio-hazard waste, such as infected materials Restoration 1’s cleanup technicians are always dressed in fully encapsulated personal protective equipment with a full-face respirator masks How You Can Prevent Virus and Disease From Spreading Stay Informed. We recommend that you check the following resources daily for the most up to date information: Centers for Disease Control: cdc.gov Google Blog: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/company-announcements/covid-19-how-were-continuing-to-help/ American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/communicable-disease/coronavirus/in-the-news World Health Organization: who.int Health Resources and Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/public-health/index.html Your State and Local Public Health Websites, such New Jersey Department of Health For general questions about corona virus, call the Morris County Help Line at 1-800-222-1222.. Viruses often spread via human contact. They can also spread via respiratory particles that are left on surfaces and objects. These infected particles can come from coughing or sneezing. The particles can continue to live on a surface for weeks even after first contact. If someone else comes into contact with these particles, and then touches their face, mouth, nose or eyes without washing their hands, they are also at serious risk of contracting the virus. Avoid coming into contact with people, maintain a safe distance in social situation Do not shake hands or hug people Carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially if you feel you may have been in contact with infected particles Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have recently washed your hands Avoid close contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are feeling sick, unless you need medical assistance Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze with a bent elbow Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily When it comes to virus disinfection, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Contact our Morris County branch today, on 973-810-4145. Disclaimer: Please be advised that nothing completely eliminates bacteria or viruses and these are efforts to contain and control the spread of a virus.
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