Free Tomorrow? Get Your CE Course Requirements Out Of The Way- For Free!

Tomorrow is another busy Wednesday in the offices of Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ. The beautiful facility will be filling up with insurance agents and industry professionals from around the area looking to check some of their CE requirements off of their to-do-lists!

Tomorrow's class will be offered on Property and Casualty Ethics and will be offered in two separate sessions. Our morning session will begin bright and early at 9AM and end at 12PM. It will feature an awesome breakfast! Our afternoon session will start at 1PM and end at 4PM and will provide a great lunch spread! Come at whichever time is most convenient for you!

It's a great chance to network with other industry professionals, get to know the players at one of the top restoration companies in the area and check those requirements off your list before the craziness of the holiday season sets in! Email dholm@pdr-usa.net to reserve your space!

Could You Use an Extra $50?

We all know that there's nothing wrong with free cash, especially right before the holidays, right? That's why Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast New Jersey is so excited about their November contest! It's super easy to enter- and you could win a free $50 Visa gift card, so why not?

To enter, "Like" our Fan Page on Facebook by clicking here.

Then, it's as easy as 1, 2, 3... all you have to do is post on our wall! We all post on our friend's walls- so why not do it to win some extra cash? Post on our Facebook wall your "favorite way to prevent fire in the home this winter" and you'll be automatically entered to win! Simple as that.

The winner will be announced in our November newsletter, next week, so be on the look out for that!

Upcoming Continuing Education Classes!

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season right around the corner, it's not a bad idea to start thinking about getting some of those continuing education requirements out of the way before things get busy with family, friends and festivities!

Did you know that Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ offers complimentary continuing education classes for New Jersey insurance agents? That's right! We make it easy and convenient for you to get your professional development requirements taken care of by offering two different sessions, one in the morning from 9AM-12PM and an afternoon session from 1PM-4PM. Both sessions take place at our beautiful facility it Waldwick, NJ. Our morning session includes a free breakfast and our afternoon session includes a free lunch.

This is great way to obtain your credits conveniently, close to home, and in the company of your colleagues! Our next CE class is Wednesday, November 30th. Space is limited and fills up quickly! Please email dholm@pdr-usa.net to reserve your spot today!

Home Heating System Safety

The further we move into the month of November, the lower our temperatures seem to be dropping. While, I'm sure I'm not the only one already longing for the warmth of the summer season, the only option seems to be to crank up our home heating systems. Before we start using our home heating systems regularly, and before it gets really cold out, it's important to check your home's system. You wouldn't want to hit your first 30 degree night only to find out that your heater doesn't work right?

Fire departments also have noted that many of the early winter phone calls they get regarding heating systems involve a smell that makes them believe their furnace is on fire. When they check, it's just the burning of leftover dust in the combustion chamber.

It has been suggested the homeowners open doors or windows the first time they turn on their heating systems so that this smell doesn't become too much or infiltrate the entire home. Have your heater inspected as soon as possible, before you'll need to be using it constantly. Those who have gas heaters should also check the combustion chamber for cracks to ensure that carbon monoxide isn't leaking inside.

Home heating systems are the leading source of carbon monoxide in the home. It is vital to the safety of your family that you check this. Make sure that in addition to smoke detectors in all rooms and hallways, you've installed carbon monoxide detectors.

Avoid Kitchen Fires This Holiday Season

As the holiday season comes closer and closer, if you're anything like us- you have on thing on your mind- the food!

However, it's really important to keep in mind the basics of kitchen and cooking safety before we step into the kitchen this Thanksgiving or Christmas. Cooking fires are the most common type of U.S. household fires and there is actually a documented increase of cooking fires on Thanksgiving, Christmas eve and Christmas day. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of home fire injuries in the U.S.

The good news is these type of fires are very preventable. Read on for the U.S. Fire Administration's safety tips for avoiding cooking fires this holiday season!

• Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking anything, if you have to leave, turn off the stove.
• Check on food that is cooking, simmering, boiling or baking regularly. Don't forget to set a timer to remind you when food should be removed from the oven or burner.
• Only cook when you are alert! Avoid cooking when you are tired, have been drinking, or are distracted.
• Keep any materials that could catch fire, wooden utensils, pot holders, cardboard or paper scraps etc. away from heat sources.
• Always keep stovetop burners and the oven clean.
• Wear short, close fitting sleeves when cooking. Any fabric dangling could cause a fire hazard.
• Plug microwave ovens and other appliances directly into an outlet. Don't use extension cords for cooking appliances as they can overload the circuit and cause it to catch fire.

So, what will you be doing to keep your kitchen and family safe during this holiday cooking season? Let us know by commenting below!

Do's and Don'ts for Winter Storm Cleanup!

Mother Nature seems to think it's funny to play tricks on Northeastern NJ residents this year. First Hurricane Irene, now a snow storm in October? Many municipalities were clearing not prepared for this, and how could they have been? Who saw that coming?!

The aftermath however has left us without power, with fallen trees, and with lots of property damage.

It seems that much of the property damage has come from fallen trees, so here are some tips for cleaning up after this weeks winter storm!

- First things first, make an educated assessment of your property. Check out what's going on. What has fallen? What's damaging other things on your property? What hasn't fallen yet but is at risk?

- Take the answer to that last question, what hasn't fallen yet, but poses a risk, and take care of those things first. Call tree removal companies to get rid of trees that may fall and damage your home or property further.

-Keep in mind that shrubs that are completely covered in snow, pine or needleless trees, should be left alone.

-If a tree is badly bowed down because of heavy snow resting on top of it, gently shake at it to dislodge the snow before a tree breaks and limbs fall.

-Don't hesitate to call the experts! If you've already experienced damage as a result of this past winter storm, call the experts at Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ in order to determine what to take care of first!

Calling All NJ Insurance Agents! Continuing Education Opportunity!

Paul Davis Restoration of Northeast NJ is proud to announce their scheduled continuing education courses for the remainder of the fall season.

We will be running two more classes in the month of November. The first will be offered on Wednesday, November 9th, 2011 and will be "Anti-Money Laundering", course #88890301. The second will be offered on November 30th, 2011, on "Property and Casualty Ethics", course #88890558.

Our continuing education classes are offered in our beautiful conference facility at our office in Waldwick, NJ. We will offer each course at two different times, in order to make it convenient for all of our working industry professionals. The first session will be offered at 9AM and will end at 12PM. Breakfast will be served. Our second session will be offered from 1PM- 4PM and will include lunch.

This is a great opportunity to check some things off of your to-do list before the busy holiday season! Space fills up quickly so email dholm@pdr-usa.net to reserve your space today!