SJM COIT profile_1124_profile 11 / 21 / 24 4 : 03 PM Page 1 Use weatherstripping or caulk to seal any s p o n s o r e d p r o f i l e sjm gapsto keep the cold out and the heat in . The team at COIT Cleaning and Restoration offers ServiceYour Heating System 24 / 7 emergency and Havea professional inspect and service your restoration services that help furnace or heating system to ensure it’s operating efficiently and safely . people put their lives back together when chaos strikes Inspectand Clean the Chimney with a sense of urgency and Ifyou have a fireplace , ensure the chimney is efficiency . cleanand in good repair to prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning . Check Batteries in Programmable Thermostat This can help maintain a consistent temperature in your home , reducing the risk of pipes freezing . Drain Exterior Water Lines Preparing for Disasters Shut off and drain outdoor faucets and Emergencies are unpredictable , over - occurringthroughout our region has caused irrigation systems to prevent pipes from whelming and disruptive , especially in the great concern for both homeowners and freezingand bursting . Northeast . Often , the source of the affliction businessowners , ” says Topiel . is hard to pin down , as is the extent of the Havinga reliable team on call at all hours CheckDetectors damage . That is why calling a trusted givesyou peace of mind . Topiel says , “ prepare Testsmoke detectors and carbon monoxide professional is the best way to save your time , yourself for the winter weather and add our detectors , replacing batteries if needed . your property and your money . Lori Topiel , number in your contacts now so when you COIT’s co - owner offers an essential guide to needus , it’s a matter of pushing a few buttons CheckSump Pump prepare for a critical situation . on your cell . ” Topiel emphasizes the gravity Makesure your sump pump is in good working It is overwhelming to face a never - before of acting upon an emergency right away orderto prevent basement flooding . experienced trauma , and conferring with a before it gets much worse . proficient and compassionate technician TrimTrees and Branches allows for a level - headed analysis of how to COIT’steam recommends following this checklist Remove overhanging tree limbs and dead get your home — and life — back to normal as in order to better prepare for disasters to your branches that could fall under the weight of soon as possible . In most cases , the extent of home this winter and all year long : snowor ice and damage your home . the damage isn’t visible to the untrained eye and an experienced professional is required WildFire Threat StockUp on Winter Supplies to ensure a quick , reliable solution . Inthe event you may have to evacuate your Havesnow shovels , salt , or ice melt on hand “ Our trained and certified technicians home you’ll likely need to move quickly . tomanage snow and ice around your property . are great problem solvers , ” Topiel says . “ It’s Make a list now of what you will need . For tricky , because sometimes water looks like example : ID , insurance forms , medical ReviewYour Insurance Policy it’s just a quarter of the basement , but really , records , medications , first aid kit , chargers , Ensureyour homeowner’s insurance is up - it’s behind the woodwork , it’s behind the cash , credit cards , clothing , blankets , to - dateand covers winter - related damages . walls or under furniture . So the extent of comfortableshoes , food , water , snacks , pet Of course , emergencies are not always damage isn’t always known . ” essentials , personal hygiene items , predictable , and that is why you should The COIT team knows there is more at stake sentimentalor irreplaceable items . havefamiliarity with your insurance policy than a financial loss . Severe damage to one’s and what it covers . COIT works with your home such as fire , smoke , water , mold and other Inspectand Clean Gutters insurancecompany to find a solution , but types of related disaster damage takes an Ensure your gutters are free of debris to insurance can differ from one plan or emotional toll , too . COIT can work with insurance preventice damming , which can cause water companyto another . Regardless , COIT keeps companies to ensure the claims are getting toback up and damage your home . theirclients informed every step of the way , processed and questions are being answered empathizing with what is inevitably a n promptly . “ We keep you in the loop during the CheckRoof for Damage tumultuoussituation . restoration process and provide documentation Inspect your roof for missing , damaged , or of our progress along the way . We make it our worn shingles and repair as necessary to mission to homes back to pre - loss condition as preventwater leakage . quickly and efficiently as possible ” COIT It’s always better to be safe than sorry , Insulate Pipes ( 856 ) 566 - 0700 | COIT.com and that is why Topiel recommends bracing Insulateexposed pipes in crawl spaces , attics , 24 / 7Restoration Service your home for winter before it’s too late . and outside walls to prevent them from “ While winter brings on special things freezingand bursting . TAKEA SCREEN SHOT OF OUR like ice dams , frozen pipes or pipe bursts , NUMBER disasters are year round . For example , most SealWindows and Doors NOW ! recently the unforeseen and erratic wildfires Checkfor drafts around windows and doors . SOUTH JERSEY MAGAZINE volume 21 issue 8 SouthJerseyMagazine.com | 45