Georgia Lightning Awareness Week: June 19-25, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 04:17PM 
Lightning is one of the leading causes of weather deaths in the United States. From 1995 to 2010, lightning caused 26 deaths in Georgia. Most lightning deaths occur in the summer months - usually in the afternoon and evening hours. Also, most deaths occur when people are caught outside during a storm.
Lightning results from the buildup and release of electrical energy between positive and negative charges between the earth and a thunderstorm. A single lightning bolt can be as hot as 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit - hotter even than the surface of the sun. This rapid heating and cooling of the air creates a shock wave which we hear as thunder. Lightning will usually strike the highest object in area. This includes trees, antennas, a boat on a lake, or a person standing in a field.
So, what should you do to protect yourself?
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VACATION CHECKLIST: Things To Do Before You Leave
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at 03:43PM 
It's summertime and that means vacations for most families. Unfortunately, your vacation buzz can be lost too quickly when you get home and realize that you forgot to take care of a few essentials. Your vacation should be an enjoyable and relaxing time, so before you head out here are a few things to be sure to check off your list so that you can come back to your home in the safe condition you left it.
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Hold mail and newspapers.
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Pay bills that will be due while gone.
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Make arrangements for a neighbor or friend to have a key to your house or apartment - or at least know where one is. Give them a number where you can be reached.
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Hold mail and newspapers.
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Champion Is Now A Member of Certified Restoration Team!
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 12:24PM 
Champion is excited to announce that we are now a member of Certified Restoration Team!
What Is Certified Restoration Team?
Certified Restoration Team is a group of contractors that have all been certified to properly restore properties after a water or fire loss. Did you know that the vast majority of restoration contractors have never been certified and perform substandard work in homes and businesses around the country? Unfortunately those property owners don’t realize until too late that they have gotten poor quality service. This can lead to on-going damage, mold growth, bacterial amplification and a generally unhealthy structure.
You can do a lot to prevent these problems by hiring a certified firm. All of the firms that are a part of Certified Restoration Team must prove their credentials and maintain their certification through Continuing Education. You can choose a Certified Restoration Team member with confidence because they have the knowhow to fix your property right.
No Certified Restoration Team member pays to be a part of the team and they don’t pay for referrals. We work cooperatively for the advancement of our industry and the betterment of our customers. Please support our efforts by recommending CRT to your insurance agent or adjuster.
HOW TO PREVENT A CLOTHES DRYER FIRE
Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 11:09AM 
Doing laundry is most likely part of your every day routine. But did you know how important taking care of your clothes dryer is to the safety of your home? With a few simple safety tips you can help prevent a clothes dryer fire.
- Have your dryer installed and serviced by a professional.
- Do not use the dryer without a lint filter.
My Friend/Neighbor/Relative Didn't Have To Pay Their Deductible
Thursday, December 9, 2010 at 11:47AM 
Every once in a while our company is asked if we can "bury" a prospective client's deductible. We are often told that a previous contractor who completed repairs to the home did the work without collecting the deductible. I have no doubt that such persons are telling the truth, since such occurrences are far from rare. I also have no doubt that the deal these homeowners think they have gotten will cost them more than their deductible in the long run.
Is It Time For The Christmas Tree ALREADY?
Monday, November 22, 2010 at 11:59AM 
It is hard to believe that we are seeing these trees going up already. It seems that they are going up earlier and earlier each year. None the less it is time to review some important safety tips. The following link has some GREAT ideas on a variety of topics which I hope you find beneficial for your home safety. http://www.homesafetycouncil.org/SafetyGuide/sg_holiday_w002.asp
I hope you enjoy and please pass along any tips you find interesting and helpful to your family and friends.
All The Best!!
Peter Kanavas - Contents Supervisor
Do I Really Have To Pay My Deductible?
Monday, November 15, 2010 at 11:12AM When you purchase a homeowners insurance policy, one of the decisions to be made is at what price point you want to set your deductible. The deductible is the amount you must pay personally BEFORE the insurance company steps in to cover the remainder of the loss amount. Essentially, you are self-insured up to the amount of your deductible.
When you file an insurance claim, either the insurance adjuster or a contractor, such as Champion Construction, will write a repair estimate. Let's say you had a $500 deductible, and the claim total was $5,000. The insurance company would issue a check for $4,500, with you personally owing the remaining $500. So, now you have a check for $4,500 and you want to know if the contractor can repair your home for that amount ONLY, saving you $500 hard-earned dollars. The short answer is "No", but let's take a step back into history for a moment.
How To Protect Your Children From Fires
Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 10:33AM - Children make up 15%-20% of all fire deaths.
- Children younger than 5 are at greatest risk of fire deaths and injuries, with a fire death rate more than twice the national average.
- Two thirds of fires that kill children younger than 5 are in homes that do not have a smoke alarm.
- Almost 55% of children ages 5 and under who die from home fires are asleep at the time.
- Nearly one third of children who die in fires are too young to react appropriately.
- Children set about 8,000 home fires each year.
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Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 11:07AM 
More than one third of Americans use fireplaces, wood stoves and other fuel fired appliances to heat their homes. Nothing is quite as cozy as that warm, crackling fire in the fireplace. But if you aren't careful, more than your toes could get toasty. An average of 6000 people end up in emergency rooms for injuries associated with fireplaces and fireplace equipment and approximately 14,000 house fires each year are started by fireplaces.
Keep your family safe and warm by following these fireplace safety tips:
What To Do If You Have A Fire Damage
Monday, November 1, 2010 at 12:11PM 
The Do’s and Don’ts if you have a fire damage at your home or business:
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- Call for professional help as soon as possible. Corrosive byproducts can cause irreversible etching.
- If the temperature is above 60 degrees, open windows to ventilate the home.
