Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 11:03AM 1. What is the snowiest city in the United States? A. Blue Canyon, California B. Lander, Wyoming C. Syracuse, New York D. Marquette, Michigan The answer is A: Blue Canyon, California with 240.8 inches a year. 2. What state holds the record for the lowest recorded temperature in the United States? A. Maine B. Michigan C. Montana D. Alaska
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 11:31AM 
We have had numerous kitchen fires to respond to. One in particular was extinguished rapidly by a fast thinking and fast acting young lady. She knew in advance what to do so when she had to she jumped into action saving the home from any major structural damage and herself from any harm.
I know that just reading the above may not help you so please read the below and visit the linked site so you too will be properly prepared:
Cooking Safety
Families spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It is often the favorite place to be together. But many injuries can happen there. To stay safe when you are cooking and eating, here are some tips. http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/SafetyGuide/sg_cooking_w001.asp
Thanks, and stay safe!
Peter Kanavas - Contents Department Manager
Buildings and Real Estate, Champion Construction Systems, Commercial Property, Community Service, Current Events, Education, Emergency Planning, Fire Damage, Restoration, Training, atlanta, atlanta ga, champion construction, cold, cold weather, cooking safety, customer service, disaster, disaster planning, disaster preparedness, faster service, fire, fire prevention, fire safety, home fires, house fires, kitchen safety, peter kanavas Email Article Monday, February 1, 2010 at 08:17AM Monday, January 25, 2010 at 11:01AM Wow! What a couple of weeks it has been.
With the cold weather bringing a rash of broken pipes, so sorry fo those who have been effected, we have been UBER busy.(I got that from my boys) But just as it always seems to be, THE TEAM has banded together and rose to the challenge. I know that I should have some profound statement to make or provide you with a super link of some sort but I find that we are still fairly "UBER" busy. I just wanted to say that I am proud to be involved in something that can bring relief to those who really need it, at a time they really need it. Even among the organized chaos all display a courteous, sympathetic and professional approach. And with this being said with all sincerity from the inside of the operation. If your reading this from the outside of the operation, you can have the utmost confidence that you will be well cared for as a client should you choose us.
Peter Kanavas - Contents Manager
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Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with a major snowstorm or extreme cold. Winter storms can result in flooding, storm surge, closed highways, blocked roads, downed power lines and hypothermia.
How can you prepare your home and family?
Prepare for possible isolation in your home by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off. For example, store a good supply of dry, seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
Winterize your home to extend the life of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
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1. TRUE OR FALSE: You have to use the bathroom more when you are cold?
The answer is TRUE. When you're exposed to cold weather, your blood vessels constrict, and the flow of blood to the skin is reduced, resulting in an overall slowdown of the circulatory system and a rise in blood pressure. To reduce this pressure, the body wants to get rid of as much fluid as possible through urine production. This phenomenon, known in medical terms as cold dieresis, explains why you may have to visit the bathroom more often when it's cold.
2. What are cold water swimming organizations known as in the United States and Canada?
A. Eskimo Clubs
B. Walrus clubs
C. Ice Swimming Clubs
D. Polar Bear Clubs
The answer is D. Polar Bear Clubs
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The cold temperatures of winter bring with them the chilly fun of snowmen and sledding, but they also bring the danger of frozen pipes. When it's cold outside, it's important to take preventative measures to keep your pipes from freezing. And, if they've frozen already, you need to get them thawed quickly, before they burst and ruin your wintry fun!Champion Construction Systems, Commercial Property, Community News, Emergency Planning, Flood Damage, Freeze, Water Damage, atlanta, atlanta ga, burst pipes, champion construction, cold, cold temperatures, cold weather, customer service, disaster, disaster planning, freeze alert, frozen pipes, mitigation, newnan ga, north atlanta, pipe freeze, sharpsburg, thaw pipes, thawing pipes, water pipes, water supply pipes Email Article Monday, January 4, 2010 at 01:02PM 
Temperatures are barely predicted to rise aboving freezing all week which could mean several hazards across the state. FEMA and Ready GA are encouraging everyone to be prepared for this winter weather. These tips are from www.ready.ga.gov and we hope they are useful to all of you.
Prepare for Winter Weather
Champion, Champion Construction Systems, Community News, Emergency Planning, Fire Damage, Flood Damage, Freeze, Georgia, Insurance, Restoration, Water Damage, atlanta, atlanta ga, burst pipes, champion construction, cold, cold weather, disaster, disaster planning, disaster preparedness, faster service, freezing temperatures, frozen pipes, newnan ga, pipe freeze, pipes, prepare for freezing temperatures, readyga, sharpsburg, water, winter, winter storm, winter weather, worlds fastest drying Email Article Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at 02:18PM The high cost of home heating fuels and utilities have caused many Americans to search for alternate sources of home heating. The use of wood burning stoves is growing and space heaters are selling rapidly, or coming out of storage. Fireplaces are burning wood and man made logs. All these methods of heating may be acceptable. They are however, a major contributing factor in residential fires.
Many of these fires can be prevented. You can prevent the loss of life and property resulting from heating fires by being able to identify potential hazards and following these safety tips.
Wood Stoves
- Carefully follow the manufacturer's installation and maintenance instructions.
- Look for solid construction, such as plate steel or cast iron metal.
- Check for cracks and inspect legs, hinges and door seals for smooth joints and seams.
- Use only seasoned wood for fuel, not green wood, artificial logs, or trash.
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In January of this year Old Man Winter hit Georgians pretty hard. Temperatures in our area dipped down into the teens at night and barely got above freezing during the day on a couple occasions. Champion has learned from past experiences to be prepared for an influx of jobs from pipes freezing, thawing out, rupturing and then causing minimal to sever water damage to a home. Pipes can freeze in the wall or in the attic if not properly insulated.
