Sam Boak Warns Customers of Local Wildlife that could Damage their Property
Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania might not be known for being a vast wilderness, but this region still has a lot of open forest and wild areas. Most homeowners here have grown to recognize the different animals that also make this area their home, such as deer, hundreds of different types of birds, squirrels and so many other critters. However, there are larger animals in this area that may not be seen as often but shouldn't be overlooked. When a large black bear was spotted in Salem, Ohio, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc. realized this bear is making its way right through the areas his company frequents.
AUSTINTOWN, Ohio, July 6, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania might not be known for being a vast wilderness, but this region still has a lot of open forest and wild areas. Most homeowners here have grown to recognize the different animals that also make this area their home, such as deer, hundreds of different types of birds, squirrels and so many other critters. However, there are larger animals in this area that may not be seen as often but shouldn't be overlooked. When a large black bear was spotted in Salem, Ohio, Sam Boak, president and founder of Boak & Sons, Inc. realized this bear is making its way right through the areas his company frequents.
Boak & Sons, Inc. is a residential and commercial exterior contracting company based in Youngstown, Ohio serving customers all the way from Cleveland, Ohio to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Salem, Ohio is right in the middle of the Boak & Sons service region and is fairly close to the headquarters in Youngstown. Due to the close proximity to Salem, many of Sam Boak's roofing crews and insulation crews spend quite a bit of time in Salem for both commercial and residential work. When Sam Boak heard about the lonely black bear, he wanted to reach out to his customers to help keep them, his employees, and the bear safe.
"We've known black bears live in our area, but it's not very often that we actually see one," said Sam Boak. "We need to have a shared appreciation for all wildlife. This is the bear's home, too, but we want to make sure our customers and our employees remain safe if they happen to cross paths with the bear."
Sam Boak did some research on black bears. He warns customers and our roofing crews and insulation crews to keep their distance from the bear should they see it. Don't try to feed or call to the bear and be sure to keep an eye on pets while they're outside. To keep bears from approaching your property, make sure trash is in a secure, out of reach location and don't leave any food outside. Keeping your grills clean or storing them in your garage would also help keep it safe from black bear noses.
If you do happen to see a bear on your property, don't run away from it and don't approach it. Make yourself look as large as possible by spreading your arms or your clothing. This will feel silly but make as much noise as you can. Yelling, banging pots and pans, or any other source of noise you can create will likely scare the bear away.
"Showing respect for nature and wildlife is so important, but it's also important to know the dangers that some of these animals can present," said Sam Boak. "Bears, bobcats, and even deer can damage your property if they see something they want! I'm hoping this information can help my employees and our customers feel safe, because safety is our number one rule here at Boak & Sons."
About Boak & Sons:
Boak & Sons, Inc. was founded by Sam Boak in 1974 as an insulation contractor. With the high energy costs of the 70's, Boak & Sons expanded early on into the roofing business. They offered economical roof installations through cutting edge technology and equipment, allowing customers to recoup even more in energy savings. Today, Boak & Sons is a residential and commercial contractor for roofing, insulation, sheet metal, siding, and gutters. Based in Youngstown, Ohio, the company serves customers in surrounding areas from Cleveland, Akron, and Canton to Cranberry and Pittsburgh. For more information on Boak & Sons, visit their website at: https://www.boakandsons.com/
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