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This tragedy was over four years ago...however these natural disasters are common and unpredictable. The damage done is immeasurable when you take the people who were personally afftected by this catastrophy into consideration. Living in Central Texas, and considering the tornado history of beautiful Waco, Texas...It causes a concern for tornado preparation and awareness in and around our community.  

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A TORNADO?

HAVE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DEVELOPED A PLAN OF ACTION?

Here at Haul & Move-Movers LLC, we want to keep you safe and informed. Here is some great tips for proper planning and preparation in the event of a tornado in your area...

Tornadoes are violent by nature.  Although severe tornadoes are more common in the Plains States, tornadoes have been reported in every state.Know the Difference

Tornado Watch - Tornadoes are possible in and near the watch area. Review and discuss your emergency plans, and check supplies and your safe room. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching. Acting early helps to save lives!

Tornado Warning - A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. Tornado warnings indicate imminent danger to life and property. Go immediately under ground to a basement, storm cellar or an interior room (closet, hallway or bathroom).

Prepare

How to Prepare for a Tornado

During any storm, listen to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio to stay informed about tornado watches and warnings.Know your community's warning system. Communities have different ways of warning residents about tornados, with many having sirens intended for outdoor warning purposes.Pick a safe room in your home where household members and pets may gather during a tornado. This should be a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.Practice periodic tornado drills so that everyone knows what to do if a tornado is approaching.Consider having your safe room reinforced. Plans for reinforcing an interior room to provide better protection can be found on the

FEMA

web site.Prepare for high winds by removing diseased and damaged limbs from trees.Move or secure lawn furniture, trash cans, hanging plants or anything else that can be picked up by the wind and become a projectile.Watch for tornado danger signs:

Dark, often greenish clouds – a phenomenon caused by hail

Wall cloud – an isolated lowering of the base of a thunderstorm

Cloud of debris

Large hail

Funnel cloud – a visible rotating extension of the cloud base

Roaring noise

Respond During

What to Do During a Tornado

The safest place to be is an underground shelter, basement or safe room.If no underground shelter or safe room is available, a small, windowless interior room or hallway on the lowest level of a sturdy building is the safest alternative.Mobile homes are not safe during tornadoes or other severe winds.Do not seek shelter in a hallway or bathroom of a mobile home.If you have access to a sturdy shelter or a vehicle, abandon your mobile home immediately.Go to the nearest sturdy building or shelter immediately, using your seat belt if driving.Do not wait until you see the tornado.If you are caught outdoors, seek shelter in a basement, shelter or sturdy building. If you cannot quickly walk to a shelter:

Immediately get into a vehicle, buckle your seat belt and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter.

If flying debris occurs while you are driving, pull over and park. Now you have the following options as a last resort:

Stay in the car with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows, covering with your hands and a blanket if possible. If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, exit your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands.

Your choice should be driven by your specific circumstances.

Recover After

What to Do After a Tornado

Continue listening to local news or a NOAA Weather Radio for updated information and instructions.If you are away from home, return only when authorities say it is safe to do so.Wear long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and sturdy shoes when examining your walls, doors, staircases and windows for damage.Watch out for fallen power lines or broken gas lines and report them to the utility company immediately.Stay out of damaged buildings.Use battery-powered flashlights when examining buildings – do NOT use candles.If you smell gas or hear a blowing or hissing noise, open a window and get everyone out of the building quickly and call the gas company or fire department.Take pictures of damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance claims.Use the telephone only for emergency calls.Keep all of your animals under your direct control.Clean up spilled medications, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids that could become a fire hazard.Check for injuries. If you are trained, provide first aid to persons in need until emergency responders arrive.

As you rebuild:

Strengthen existing garage doors to improve the wind resistance, particularly double-wide garage doors.If your home has been significantly damaged and will require rebuilding parts or all of it, consult with your contractor about having a tornado safe room built during the process. A tornado safe room can save lives. Plans for reinforcing an interior room to provide better protection can be found on the

FEMA

web site.

Ask a professional to:

Look at common connections in wood frame buildings and add anchors, clips and straps that will provide more strength to your home.Reinforce masonry walls that provide structural support to your home.Secure your chimney. Masonry chimneys that extend more than six feet above the roof or have a width of 40 inches or more should have continuous vertical reinforcing steel placed in the corners to provide greater resistance to wind loads.Permanently connect your manufactured home to its foundation to decrease the potential for damage from high winds.

Haul & Move-Movers LLC cares about its community and wants to ensure that all its neighbors are properly prepared and informed about tornado preparation and awareness.  We offer free tips and tricks for all things dealing with the home. We know that this is a sanctuary and safe place for our customers and aim to help each and every one to enjoy all the possibilities of a safe and happy home.

For all of your household moving needs, call the company that continues to set the GOLD STANDARD in moving...Haul & Move-Movers LLC 254-300-4421

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Step-By-Step Spring Cleaning From The Experts

It’s almost that time of year...the christmas decorations are back in the boxes and stuffed away in attics and garages and storage units...We’ve all had enough ham and turkey to last a lifetime. As we put away our coats and sweaters and wonderful winter memories, we would do well to look ahead to the new spring season and all of its benefits.

They say prior proper planning prevents poor performance…

One of the first things that we should focus on in this transition of seasons is that often dreaded, but necessary *SPRING CLEANING*

Of course, before this all begins, having a well organized plan will be the first step toward success. Developing a plan will help minimize the stress and create a more efficient cleaning system. For any first-time spring cleaner, it certainly feels like an overwhelming task, but with these seven simple tips below, you’ll be spotless and ready to relax in practically no time at all.

REMOVE CLUTTER

Make sure you de-clutter right away. This will clear the space and make it easier for you to actually see what needs sweeping, dusting, or to be taken to the dry cleaners. Use Post-its to label “keep,” “store,” and “trash” piles. You may not think this is a necessary task, but a major part of spring cleaning is getting rid of those old items that are taking up space or just don’t work with your newest themes.  After you’ve marked everything, make piles and either bag or box the giveaways, rehang (maybe on new, color-coordinated hangers) and fold the items you want to keep, and store your winter clothes in plastic bins, either tucked away in the closet or under the bed.

CREATE CLEANING KIT The first step to starting and keeping a home or apartment clean is buying the right supplies. Basic checklist: an all-purpose cleaner, disinfecting wipes, safe bleach products, rubber gloves, glass cleaner for showers and windows, carpet spot cleaner, microfiber cloths, a sponge, and a small duster. Then store all of your most-used supplies together in a container like a shower caddy or basket, so it’s easy to carry them around with you to any room in the house.

ONE ROOM AT A TIME

Believe it or not; multi-tasking isn’t always the most efficient method to get things done.  We often spread ourselves too thin in an attempt to be an overachiever. Trying to do everything all at once will set you back, or you’ll end up not cleaning as much as you thought you’d cleaned. Addressing one room at a time will help keep you focused and effective in your cleaning efforts. You might begin with the bedroom, spend an afternoon there, then the next morning take on the living room or office. Space things out if this is your very first spring clean. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?

GET THE RIGHT VACUUM

Now that you’re really getting into the spring-cleaning swing, you’re going to need more than that small DustBuster left over from your single days. Invest in a slim, bagless vacuum—models with disposable bags can be harder to clean and stop suction and airflow as they get full. Any vacuum over 200 air watts will have ample suction, and look for one with a spinning brush to give rug and carpet fibers a deeper clean. Once you finish vacuuming the top of your rugs, be sure to fold back the corners and edges to get the undersides. Lastly, don’t rush it. Moving the vacuum very slowly will result in the removal of up to 85 percent more dust and allergens.

SPECIAL ATTENTION TO DETAIL

Vacuuming and dusting should be done on a regular basis, but there are lots of pesky little spots around the house that tend to be overlooked when it comes time to clean. For tiny crevices that need a scrub, like the tracks of your windows and behind the toilet, use an old toothbrush and some vinegar. Once you’ve vacuumed the floors, use the nozzle attachment to get under your couch cushions and suck up everything hiding there. And when you’re dusting, don’t just dust around things—remove all of the items so you can clean the actual surface of the shelf. Extra points for those who wipe their remotes down with antibacterial solution and remember to clean their toothbrush holder—one of the places in the home where bacteria can spread very easily. A great trick here is to fill the holder up with water and drop an Alka-Seltzer in.

LOOK IN THE FRIDGE

Even if you’re pretty diligent about throwing away expired food or drinks in your refrigerator, there are bound to be condiments in there that haven’t been used since you moved in. Clear out the entire fridge, check expiration dates, and toss. The same goes for the piles of forgotten leftovers in the freezer. Before putting everything back in, wipe the bottoms and lids of the containers you’re keeping to get rid of any drips or gunk, then spray the inside of the fridge with some vinegar and water and wipe it down. If you really want to go all out, take the shelves completely out and wash them down with soap and water. Once everything is ready to go back in, organize the contents: The door—the least cold area—should hold condiments; the bottom drawers—with higher humidity—should hold the veggies and fruits; and the middle shelf—the coldest—is best for perishable items.

BRING IN THE FEELING OF SPRING

By now, you’ve completed your very first spring clean, and it’s time to reward yourself! Buying some fresh flowers or a beautiful new plant will add a nice finishing touch to your refreshed space. Not only will they look lovely, they will also improve your general well-being—plants can improve indoor air quality, brighten your mood, and potentially boost your creative energy. Not a bad way to start the new season.

Here at Haul & Move-Movers, we know that the home is the center of family life.  It’s where we all come together in the name of love and experience the triumphs and tragedies of life TOGETHER.  As household movers, we know how important ones possessions are to them, and we also know the place where one keeps those possessions is near and dear to them.

We will continue to offer great tips that help lower stress levels and create more time for you and your loved ones.

If you are planning a move in the near future, or if you’d like more tips on how to be efficient and effective in your daily home life, contact us TODAY.  As a leading provider of quality service in the household moving industry, Haul & Move-Movers LLC looks forward to serving you and your family soon.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Professional Moving Company:

1. We have all the necessary equipment. 

• No worrying about how to move heavy dressers, pianos, pool tables, jacuzzi as we have all the proper equipment

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If you have a move coming up in the near future, we at Haul & Move-Movers LLC would love to help take the load off your hands.  We are licensed and insured, we’ve been faithfully serving in and around central texas for over 2 years now. Our company majors in quality service and affordability.  There is no job too big or too small.  We work last minute emergencies, and can book up to 180 days in advance.  

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