| The Kelmann Cookout Care-A-Van |
 This spring and summer we will be visiting several insurance agencies throughout the area with the Kelmann Cookout Care-A-Van. This will be an opportunity for insurance professionals to take a close look at our emergency capabilities. We will have some of our emergency vehicles and equipment on display in the parking lot of the agency. We will also be having a cookout for the staff. We will be showing off a bit for the folks as well as putting on a nice spread of brats, Italians and chicken sandwiches. (Kelmann Cares....Kelmann Cookout Care-A-Van... Could we possibly be more clever?) We are really looking forward to this as it should be a lot of fun. See our website this summer for pictures and more information.
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| Spotlight: Badger Remediation Services |
Did you know that Badger Remediation Services is part of
Kelmann?
For the last 10 years, Badger has been performing successful mold
remediation work throughout Wisconsin. Badger also performs trauma &
crime scene clean-up, bio-hazard clean-up, unkempt building remediation and
environmental cleaning. Badger personnel own the industry's most prestigious
certifications and training. Specializing in health care facility work, BRS is
considered a top provider within the industry. Much of Badger's daily work consists of residential and commercial dwellings as well. So there, now you know!
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Continuing Education Classes at Kelmann
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 We will be hosting a series of CE events throughout 2010. Geared to insurance agents, these classes will be taught by Phyllis Van Wyhe, CPCU, CIC, CSP of the Van Wyhe Group. Phyllis is a recognized specialist in Ethics and E&O prevention and has over 15 years experience as a producer and 11 years as a nationally-acclaimed speaker. Her programs empower agents to address current issues effectively and avoid the land mines. Two classes were held on April 8th. Additional classes will be held on July 27th & October 27th. See the Kelmann website for more information.
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Mold Isn't a Problem...
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 Make that statement to an insurance professional and the response you receive may seem a bit harsh. The fact is, mold is never the problem with regard to building and structure. It is merely the symptom. The problem is always moisture. Alleviate the water source and you will remove the cause of the mold. Simply put, without a water problem, you won't have a mold problem.
Here is what happens in buildings with mold problems:
- A moisture source goes unchecked.
- That moisture impacts an organic material, such as drywall paper or wood.
- Over time moisture on organic material leads to mold. Nature does what it is supposed to do.
If mold impacts building and structure, professional remediation may be in order. The professional remediation contractor's goal is to clean and remove the mold from impacted materials. "Magical" sprays, chemicals and treatments are not part of a true professional's tools. Correct the moisture problem and safely clean and remove the mold. That's the basic principle of mold remediation.
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Tips to Help Prevent Basement Flooding
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Make sure gutters and downspouts
are clean and clear of obstruction.
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Downspouts should direct water at
least 6 feet away from the foundation.
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Make sure grade slopes away from
the foundation. Land tends to settle
over time and may slope inward toward the house. It is a good idea to check lot grading
annually.
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Trim dense shrubs and plants next
to the foundation so the soil is exposed to sunlight and is allowed to dry as
quickly as possible.
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Make sure garden borders, debris
or mulch do not create a condition that holds surface water up next to the foundation.
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Install clear plastic domes over
window wells.
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Make sure the sump pump is plugged
in and working. It is a good idea to
have a battery back-up in case of a power failure.
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Make sure interior drains are
clear.
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First Class, Top Notch Time Wasters
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