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Theatresports returns Friday Theatresports is back Friday (Jan. 9) with the final battle between the two top Oakville Teams in the Bubble Tournament. Facing off will be Coarse Whisperers (Maya Mohan, Christine Pillman, Lea Wilkening) and Those Meddling Kids (Brennan Asbridge, Emma Currie, Erin Fearon). Theatresports' own Gary Pearson, fresh from the premiere of his new show Sunnyside on City TV Thursday night, and special guests Lisa Merchant (Monkey Toast, Murdoch Mysteries) and Jane Luk (Kim's Convenience) will also take the stage with performances scored by Jordan Armstrong. Fans can attend a pre-show workshop at 7 p.m. for $5 and the ticket will get them into the show at 8 p.m. Anyone who has ever wondered what improv is like, is invited to check out the scene and backstage hijinks where they'll be sure to stumble upon improv tips for everybody. Classes for children, teens and adults resume at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre the week of Jan. 12 so those interested can sign up by contacting www.oakvilleimprov.com or emailing Amy McKenzie of the Oakville Improv Theatre Company at amy@oakvilleimprov.com. 23 | Thursday, January 8, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Advertorial Lessons From the Burlington Flood, Part 2 Last time, I discussed some lessons learned as a water damage mitigation professional. However, there are a few lessons for homeowners, too. First, safety must be number one! We dealt with two types of water intrusion in Burlington: sewage backup and overland flooding. Did you know that flood waters and raw sewage are categorized the same way? Both are considered "grossly contaminated" Category 3 water. Flood waters can come in contact with all sorts of hazardous material, such as heavy metals, pesticides, animal waste, solvents, PCB's, and other toxic substances. Risks from sewage include hepatitis, tetanus, blood-borne pathogens, etc. I saw people walking around in this stuff wearing shorts and flip-flops, because they didn't want to get their clothes dirty; the clothing is to protect your body. Which is more valuable? Next, as homeowners, we all have the responsibility to take care of our homes in a timely fashion. I saw people lose coverage because they waited too long before starting the cleanup, leading to preventable, secondary damage. After letting a smelly, sewage-soaked carpet sit for a week, chances are it will turn mouldy. All insurers will pay reasonable emergency expenses for covered losses. Talk to your insurer to understand your policy, but don't put off your responsibilities, regardless of your coverage. Finally,make sure you have enough coverage.Most people had no idea what was actually involved in providing these services safely. Our staff are highly trained and certified according to international standards. Yes, we augment our workforce with unskilled labour during crises, however they always work under the direction of a trained supervisor. The mobilization, the training, the equipment, the protective gear, the specialized cleaning processes, and the specialized cleaning agents all come at a premium. Talk with your insurer to make sure that you have enough coverage for the emergency cleanup, the rebuild, and the contents. Bradley Cook is the owner at SERVPRO of Milton & North Oakville, 905-864-9544. Services in Canada provided by Independently Owned & Operated franchises of Servpro International, LLC. FIRE & WATER DAMAGE Commercial and Residential Trained, Uniformed Professionals Complete Move-Outs Restoration Vendor for Insurance Companies Nationwide SERVPRO® of Milton & North Oakville 905-864-9544 Independently Owned and Operated 24 Hour Emergency Service. Like it never even happened.® Trusted Brands to Improve Your E Everyday veryday Look in this week's paper for your coupon book, or get these coupons when you sign up at pgeveryday.ca © 2015 P&G