Articles Tagged with ''catastrophe response''

During CAT events, homeowners often have urgent questions about their insurance and FEMA coverage. Restoration professionals must communicate clearly, explain their role, and avoid interpreting their customer’s policy.

This year's relentless winter storms across the U.S. are driving a surge in frozen pipes, water damage, and storm-related restoration calls. PuroClean franchise locations are responding as homeowners and business owners face property damage and disruptions.

Paul Davis Restoration’s John Reasoner shares key safety habits during CAT season, from PPE to buddy system, to keeping your team safe and ready.

Have you wondered how you can effectively clean smoke-affected crystals and coral? Annissa Coy shares why client onboarding matters and offers safe, gentle cleaning methods for these specialty items. 

As storm and hurricane season intensify, 1-800-Packouts offers essential safety and recovery advice for flood-affected homeowners.

Stefan Figley of 1-800-Packouts shares his heartfelt, practical advice to help homeowners to prepare for hurricane season and protect what matters most. 

Klark Brown breaks down why chasing catastrophe (CAT) work can make or break your restoration business and how to know if you’re ready. 

Launched by industry veterans Leanne Welsh and Christopher Carter, the Global Catastrophe Training initiative is redefining how restoration professionals prepare for large-loss disaster scenarios. With immersive, scenario-based training in a 60,000-square-foot facility and on-site man camps, participants gain practical experience in everything from safety protocols and estimating to deodorization and desiccant setup.

As spring ushers in warmer weather, it also brings the onset of severe seasonal storms. 1-800-Packouts, the nationwide leader in property contents restoration, offers valuable advice to help homeowners safeguard their properties and ensure smooth disaster recovery. From assembling emergency kits to securing loose shingles, these best practices aim to minimize risk and streamline recovery efforts.

In this week’s Ask Annissa video, learn about the critical steps for tackling wildfire cleanup operations in outside states. We dive into licensing requirements, state-specific laws and insurance essentials, equipping restoration pros with strategies to expand their reach while avoiding legal and regulatory pitfalls.