This photo is a good example of equipment staging and preparation for a large fire restoration job.  The fire damage was caused by a lightning strike to the roof.  The lightning strike ignited the blown insulation in the attic.  there was extensive damage to the garage and laundry room portion of the home.  The remainder of the home was damaged by heavy smoke, downed insulation and water damage from the fire departments efforts to extinguish the fire.  Despite the heavy damage to the home, all occupants were able to evacuate safely.  SERVPRO of St. Mary's County received the call shortly after the home was cleared by the fire department.  After meeting the state farm adjuster onsite, SERVPRO crews mobilized with drying equipment, generator and cleaning supplies preparing to make it "like it never even happened".

At the 2018 St. Mary's County Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and awards dinner SERVPRO of St. Mary's and Calvert's owner, Sherry Whittles, received the prestigious "Business Person of the Year" award.  This award is presented to someone who has proven to not only be a successful member of the local business community but also a dedicated member of the chamber of commerce.  Sherry's dedication to the chamber has been apparent by donation of company assets to assist with chamber events, holding positions on two committees and being a founding member of the "Todays Connected Women" networking group.  The entire SERVPRO of St. Mary's and Calvert team is happy to wish Sherry a big congratulations!