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7/19/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is Here to Help

Each new school year brings its own set of changes and challenges for parents, guardians, and children. As a parent or guardian, you may be trying to figure out of modes of transportation and schedules for your young one. Your child, on the other hand, maybe worrying about who they’ll sit with at lunch or if they’ll have classes with any of their friends.

These are all common and worthy worries, however, there is one important precaution that is often overlooked: an emergency preparedness plan. Below are a few tips to help you plan in case of an emergency

1. Teach your child what to do in case of a fire: get low to avoid smoke inhalation or feeling doorknobs for heat before opening them. Have a fire escape plan in place.
2. Have a designated meeting place outside of your home
3. Designate a person (preferably not local who may be affected by the same disaster) that everyone can call if you are separated. 
4. Practice drills!
5. Put together a first aid kit with enough food and supplies to last you a few days. Here is a link for what should be in the kit
6. In the event of an active shooter, teach your child to “run, hide, fight.” Click here more information about what to do in the event of an active shooter.
7. Teach children how to call 911
8. If you’re unable to pick up your child from school, establish a pre-discussed “password” for the person that will be picking them up. 
9. Always familiarize yourself with the school’s emergency and lockdown plans and procedures. 
10. If your child requires any medication, have extra doses stored in the nurses’ office in case they may have to spend the night at the school. 

Disasters can happen at any moment. Preparedness is the key to ensuring you and your family make it out safely. While SERVPRO of Muskogee/McIntosh Counties & Tahlequah is “ready for any sized disaster” we want to make sure you are too. 

For additional information, check out the resources below:

FEMA - Preparing Children for Disasters

Preparing Kids for Natural Disasters

Community Service Business of The Year 2018

10/12/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO's Jordan Kelley and Linda Sacks accepted the award for Muskogee's Community Service Business of The Year 2018.

Mayor Bob Coburn issued a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 8-12, as “Industry Appreciation Week” in Muskogee in celebration of National Manufacturing Month.

Last night, Indian Capital Technology Center, Port of Muskogee, and the Greater Muskogee Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the 21st annual Business & Industry Banquet and Awards Ceremony, where area businesses were recognized for their outstanding achievements over the past year.

This year, SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh Counties & Tahlequah earned our first Business and Industry award from Muskogee city for our efforts in community service. SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh Counties & Tahlequah won the Community Service Business of The Year award for 2018. We were recognized for our community contribution of over 1500 hours of community service, over $30k plus in sponsored contributions, and for partnering in special projects within the community that supported area congregations and local efforts to assist community members in need.

We are thankful for this gracious award and are glad we are able to make the contribution we can back to our communities and to the city of Muskogee. SERVPRO believes a healthy community on all levels means a healthy economy for all citizens.    

SERVPRO's Kelley Graduates Leadership Native Oklahoma

10/10/2018 (Permalink)

Jordan accepting his award for completion of Leadership Native Oklahoma 2018 from AICCO President Bailey Walker.

SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh Counties and Tahlequah's Operations Manager, Jordan Kelley, graduated the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma's (AICCO) leadership cohort, Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO), yesterday.

In Durant, OK, at Choctaw Casino and Resort, the AICCO graduated their second ever class for LNO, of which SERVPRO saw its first graduate go through.

Jordan was selected from an extremely competitive pool of leaders, business men and women and elected officials from across Oklahoma to participate in this year’s class. Since the inception of the franchise in 2011, Jordan turned the fairly young business into a leader in the corporate franchise, located in Ft. Gibson, OK, on a modest lot. Jordan, a second-generation franchisee, learned business values from an early age at home with his father, Owner, Carl Kelley, a local business man. Jordan believes, good business is good relationships. Jordan emphasizes civic engagement with his team as a mandatory job requirement.

Jordan is a mentor-leader where he grew up in Ft. Gibson. He gives back to his alma mater by mentoring and investing in students and sponsoring their various activities including most recently, Muskogee’s Regional Jr. Livestock Show. He is also a member of the Muskogee Exchange Club, Rotary Club, and volunteers with organizations through out the year.

SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh & Tahlequah sponsors numerous community events across the various counties in eastern Oklahoma.

Jordan exercises equal employment opportunities and possess a team well-known in the region for its superior customer service and client relations.

SERVPRO Operations Manager Kelley Selected for Prestigious State Leadership Program

4/6/2018 (Permalink)

Operations Manager, Jordan Kelley. 2018 Leadership Native Oklahoma participant.

AICCO Announces 2018 Class of Leadership Native Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, OK -The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma (AICCO) hosts Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) as a unique leadership opportunity for business, governmental, and community leaders. Broadening their networks and sharpening their understanding of the tribal and Native communities builds their relationships within the tribes and their leaders. LNO is a leadership and education program for leader-citizens from all across Oklahoma to learn about the tribes and entice engagement in culturally appropriate ways while learning about their awesome impact on the state. LNO has selected professionals with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and experiences. Most importantly this year’s class, as the previous class's selections, exemplify leadership and influence and LNO intends to expand the participants living networks.

“Leadership Native Oklahoma (LNO) is committed to improving Oklahoma’s future for our communities native and non-native alike by encouraging, instilling and facilitating a support network of dynamic leaders with a tribal perspective in mind.” AICCO Executive Director, Annetta Abbot, said.

Jordan Kelley, Operations Manager at SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh Counties & Tahlequah, was selected from an extremely competitive pool of leaders, business men and women and elected officials from across Oklahoma to participate in this year’s class. Since the inception of the franchise in 2011, Kelley turned the fairly young business into a leader in the corporate franchise, located in Ft. Gibson, OK, on a modest lot. Kelley, a second-generation franchisee, learned business values from an early age at home with his father, Owner, Carl Kelley, a local business man. Kelley believes, good business is good relationships. Kelley emphasizes civic engagement with his team as a mandatory job requirement.

Kelley is a mentor-leader where he grew up in Ft. Gibson. He gives back to his alma mater by mentoring and investing in students and sponsoring their various activities including most recently, Muskogee’s Regional Jr. Livestock Show. He is also a member of the Muskogee Exchange Club, Rotary Club, and volunteers with organizations through out the year.

SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh & Tahlequah sponsors numerous community events across the various counties in eastern Oklahoma.

Kelley exercises equal employment opportunities and possess a team well-known in the region for its superior customer service and client relations.

“As you can see from the caliber of our 2018 Class that we have several outstanding leaders that are doing great things…,” said AICCO President and member of the Chickasaw Nation, Bailey Walker. “The value of LNO is especially important for the group to be introduced to tribal policy, sovereignty, and commerce.”

Leadership Native Oklahoma is a division of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma and its programs. AICCO is an organization in which American Indian businesses, tribal leaders, and non-native businesses can come together with innovative ideas that will promote and enhance the success of all people.

SERVPRO Honors Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

1/24/2018 (Permalink)

Duel Smith

SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh Counties & Tahlequah will support the Tahlequah Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend at their annual banquet as a participating sponsor.

Having their own member from All-State Championship team on their sales and marketing team is, Sales and Marketing Representative, Duel Smith, a first baseman from the Tiger’s 1996 State Championship team and graduate of THS. the event is in honor of Duel’s former baseball coach, Herb Dallis, with whom he won the state title.

“I am glad to attend this event in honor of Coach Dallis, celebrating his accomplishments, and to congratulate him,” Duel said. “Its nice to share this with my team at SERVPRO.”

A 1960 THS graduate, and two-sport letterman himself, Dallis played on their 1958 state runner-up baseball team. Leading his 1996 team to a state championship, Dallis was an All-State coach selection that same year. His career includes coaching at NCAA Division 1’s, Oral Roberts University as head baseball coach from 1970-1976. Other inductees for 2017 to the Hall of Fame are Carl Scott, Brian Gosnell, Ron Cox, Harvey Chaffin, and John Rahe Jr.

“This is our opportunity to get the community and businesses back on campus to show what we are accomplishing,” Tahlequah Athletic Director Matt Cloud said in a written statement to the Tahlequah Daily Press.

“We are proud to support our in-house team and all of their accomplishments whether past or present,” Operations Manager, Jordan Kelley said. “SERVPRO Muskogee/McIntosh & Tahlequah is a proud supporter of the successes within our all of our communities.”