N E W S R E L E A S E COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
| COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA Dept. of Environmental Protection Commonwealth News Bureau Room 308, Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8/20/2009 CONTACT: Teresa Candori Phone: (717) 787-1323 |
| DEP URGES PENNSYLVANIANS TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO REDUCE WEST NILE VIRUS THREAT |
| HARRISBURG - Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today reminded Pennsylvania's citizens that although the number of West Nile Virus cases has dropped, the threat still exists. "Residents must be vigilant and make every effort to control mosquitoes and reduce the threat of the virus," said Hanger.
The number of West Nile cases has substantially decreased in recent years from 237 confirmed human cases in 2003 to just 14 last year. The virus has been detected in 21 counties and, last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the first human case this year involving a woman in Luzerne County. Hanger asked all Pennsylvanians to take some simple precautions to prevent mosquito bites, particularly for people who are most at risk: • Make sure screens fit tightly over doors and windows to keep mosquitoes out of homes; In addition, individuals can take a number of measures around the home to help eliminate mosquito-breeding areas, including: Standing water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Certain species carry the West Nile Virus, which, when transmitted to people, can cause West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an inflammation of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified are at risk of getting West Nile encephalitis. Until the General Assembly approves a final state budget, comprehensive West Nile Virus spraying programs must be suspended. DEP will end grant funding for the West Nile Virus Program in 36 counties on Sept. 1. Grant funding to the remaining 31 counties for spraying operations and protection will continue for the remainder of calendar year 2009. DEP will provide limited monitoring in the areas where grant funding has been eliminated that have historically been associated with West Nile transmission. If mosquitoes in these areas are found to carry the virus, the department will take necessary measures to reduce the mosquito population through either larval or adult mosquito control. For more information, visit www.westnile.state.pa.us. |
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Offers Harry Kalas Estate
Newtown Square, PA July 6, 2009 - Art Herling, Regional Vice President and Janet Rubino, Vice President of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. are pleased to announce that The Christine Clark Real Estate Team will be marketing the Estate of Harry Kalas in Upper Providence Township, Delaware County.
"We are delighted to assist the Kalas family with the sale of this exquisite home" .... Herling stated.
Located in Media, this Hall of Fame estate is situated on approximately two acres of lush rural setting, bordering Ridley Creek State Park on a quiet cul-de-sac.
According to Team Leader Clark ..... "the home features expansive living areas spread over two floors, including two full kitchens. The lower floor offers level entries and separate living quarters, ideal for adult children, a nanny/au-pair, caregiver or extended family members. The Kalas residence will charm both professionals and families with exceptional entertainment areas, decks and heated walkway. Lighted lawns and gardens gently slope to the forested edge of Ridley Creek. Its location is highly convenient to downtown Media, exceptional private and public schools, also suburban corporate centers, major roadways and transportation, yet only minutes away from Philadelphia International Airport and the center of the city."
Real Estate Brokers & Agents will be invited to preview the property on Tuesday, July 14th.
Interested parties should contact:
Christine Clark, ABR®, SRES®, REALTOR® - Long & Foster's Newtown Square Office610 353-1199 / 610 291-9278 cell; e-mail: christineclarkteamhomes@gmail.com.
Authorized by: Arthur Herling
Visit: www.longandfoster.com
Christine Clark is the team leader of the award-winning Christine Clark Team at Long & Foster Real Estate. Consistently recognized for outstanding client service and sales production, the Team was #1 in Sales in 2008 at Long & Foster's Newtown Square Office.
Long & Foster® Real Estate is the largest privately held residential real estate company in the United States and is part of The Long & Foster® Family of Companies which includes: Prosperity Mortgage® Company; Long & Foster Insurance Agency, Inc; and Long & Foster Settlement Services. Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. represents more than 13,000 agents in seven Mid-Atlantic States, plus the District of Columbia. The company sold more than $26.4 billion worth of homes and helped people buy and sell homes 76,714 times in 2008, with combined 2008 sales in excess of $48.9 billion.
During National Radon Action Month, Main Line Inspections, Inc. is committed to
increasing awareness of Radon by promoting testing of Radon in air and water.
What is Radon?
Radon is a harmful gas. You can't see, smell or taste it. Primary ways of Radon exposure are
inhalation and ingestion. Radon is released into your home through ways such as cracks in the
floor, gaps around service pipes, and the joints between floors and walls. When Radon is present
in well water, it can be released into your home during normal day-to-day activities such as
taking a shower. Testing is easy and inexpensive.
Interesting Facts
• Radon is considered a carcinogen (a proven cancer causing agent). In fact, the Surgeon
General warns that Radon is the second leading cause of Lung Cancer. This risk is
exponentially higher for smokers that are exposed to harmful Radon gases.
• Small children and their developing organs are especially at risk when exposed to Radon.
• The Pennsylvania DEP, USEPA, Surgeon General, American Lung Association, American
Medical Association, and National Safety Council recommend testing your home for Radon.
• If you find Radon, you can fix it. We recommend our Clients contact a Mitigation or
Treatment Professional after they receive their test results.
Contact our Office to schedule your testing
Main Line Inspections, Inc.
Phone : 610-399-3675
Email : MainLineHI@comcast.net
Test Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors' Alarms
Make sure the alarms on your detectors are working, so they can alert you to a hazard.
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Overview
Your best defense against carbon monoxide is detectors installed near fuel-burning appliances and near sleeping areas. Make sure the alarm works correctly. This test doesn't determine if the detector functions correctly, just its alarm.
The risk associated with carbon monoxide poisoning is related to the concentration of carbon monoxide in the air and the duration of the exposure. Therefore, alarms sound if they detect low concentrations for a long, or high concentrations for a short time.
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Main Line Inspections, Inc.
Phone: 610-399-3675
Fax: 610-399-3676
Email: MainLineHI@comcast.net
Website: http://www.householdinspector.com
Serving Delaware, Chester, Montgomery Counties and the Main Line.
On-Site Computer Reports. Home, Radon, Termite, Well Water & Septic.
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Buying a new home may be the biggest investment you'll ever make. Although the process is very exciting it quickly becomes overwhelming. While the home you have selected may appear to be just what you're looking for, how can you be sure there aren't potentially serious unknown defects which can make your investment in your future a costly one?
Having your new home professionally inspected as early as possible in the buying process can save you thousands of dollars on items which you may be able to have the seller or builder correct. We are dedicated to providing you with valuable information about your new home. We thoroughly inspect all major components of the subject property to expose unknown defects and advise you about future maintenance about your home once the purchase is complete. We will give you the information you require to make an informed decision.
We have a professional commitment to excellence in home inspections and our technical knowledge and comprehensive report helps buyers and sellers make an educated decision about their homes.
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Getting a home inspection is not a luxury. In fact, a home inspection performed by a professional inspector will help you to determine whether not a buying or selling transaction will occur. It can also help you to monitor the quality of a home you are having built, and it can help you to catch problems while your home is still under warranty. In fact, the results of a thorough home inspection is often provides two or more parties with the information they need to make the necessary adjustments in order to allow a transaction to proceed successfully. Listed below are the four most common reasons for getting a home inspection.
Buyer-Seller Inspections
If you are considering the purchase of a home, or if you are planning on selling the home you live in now, you will certainly need to have the property inspected. If you are selling your home, an inspection will help you to determine whether or not you will achieve your asking price. More importantly, it can also help you to identify potential problems with your property's structure and mechanical systems that could kill the sale. In fact, a seller's inspection can be pivotal in helping you to close a sale because it show prospective buyers that you are interested in the quality of the product you are selling as well as the well-being of those who want to purchase it.
If you are buying a home, you will want to have the property that interests you inspected, as well. Even if the seller presents an inspection report to you, you should still retain your own inspector. The reasons for this are sound. For example, a seller may present an outdated inspection report to you that does no accurately reflect any changes in the condition of the property. Also, a well-intentioned seller may have attempted to repair damage found by an inspection report, and such repairs may not meet your standards (or the standards of your home inspector). Additionally, by using your own professional inspector, you are a much better position to negotiate the final price of a property because you are more aware of the property's actual condition. By hiring your own inspector, you simply cannot lose.
Builder Inspections
Builders employ dozens of skilled craftsmen to construct a home, but even skilled craftsmen can make mistakes. After all, a home is built from thousands of components, and those components must be assembled in exactly the right way. The mistakes made by builders and their crews may often go un-checked by a foreman who is typically busy trying to assure that the job gets done on time and within budget. Sometimes these mistakes can lead to serious problems with a home that may only be discovered later after the damage has made itself apparent
By retaining a professional home inspector to inspect a newly-built property prior to moving in, also called a builder's inspection, you can catch potentially costly or dangerous construction-related problems at a time when it is easier for the builder to make the necessary corrections and repairs. In fact, it is highly-recommended that you retain your home inspector to perform two inspections. The first inspection should occur just after the framing and before the hanging of walls and ceiling. This will allow your home inspector to catch potential problems [primarily] with the assembled supporting structures. The second inspection should occur just prior to moving your possessions into the home. The will allow your home inspector to have uninhibited access to areas of the completed building so that entire, completed home can be inspected for damage or deficiencies in overall contruction quailty.
Warranty Inspections
It seems comical at times when something we've purchased breaks within days or weeks after its warranty has expired. In fact, its a running joke on every continent. But there is a big difference between a $35 product that can easily be replaced and $150,000+ home that provides shelter, safety and comfort for you and your family. A home warranty inspection should be performed prior to the expiration of your home's warranty so that items that need to be repaired can be fixed under the protection of your warranty without significant out-of-pocket costs, if any, being incurred by you.
Rental/Property Management Inspections
If you own rental property, then you already understand the need to assure that your property is in tip-top shape prior to allowing renters to occupy the building. You are also aware of the need to assure that your property has not been damaged before renters vacate the property. A rental/property management inspection is designed to protect you from serious liability that can result from renting or leasing a potentially hazardous property. Additionally, a rental/property management inspection also helps you to protect your assets by identifying damage that may have potentially been caused by occupants.
Radon Testing
Our Office is PA State licensed to perform Radon testing utilizing Continuous Radon Monitor as well as Rada-Link E-Perm technologies.
Wood Destroying Insect Inspections
Our office maintins a Business License for Pest Control. Our office inspectors are PA licensed as Pesticide Applicators in the Wood Destroying Category (Category 12).
My Promise To You
Choosing the right home inspector can be very difficult. Unlike most professionals, you will likely not get to meet me until after you hire me. Furthermore, different inspectors have varying qualifications, equipment, experience, reporting methods, and yes, different pricing. One thing for sure is that a home inspection requires work, a lot of work. Ultimately a thorough inspection depends heavily on the individual inspector's own effort. If you honor me by permitting me to inspect your new home, I Guarantee my best effort.
That's my promise to you.
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