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Items Tagged with 'disaster preparedness'

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Ask the Expert Q&A: Winter Mold Risks: What Restoration Professionals Should Know
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Winter Mold Risks: What Restoration Professionals Should Know

LeeAnn Case of Blue Kangaroo Packoutz shares her insights on moisture, contents damage, and prevention
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 20, 2026
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Learn how winter conditions can create mold risks in your customer’s homes and how restoration professionals can help prevent moisture damage and contents losses. 




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Ask the Expert - T&M Billing, ROMs, and CAT Events: Managing Large Loss Restoration Projects
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T&M Billing, ROMs, and CAT Events: Managing Large Loss Restoration Projects

Helixco COO Mike Allred explains the importance of documentation, billing, and financial planning ahead of CAT events
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 18, 2026
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Helixco’s COO Mike Allred discusses all things large loss and CAT events from T&M billing to preparedness on the latest episode of Ask The Expert. 




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Why Documentation Is Critical During Catastrophe Response
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Why Documentation Is Critical During Catastrophe Response

John Reasoner shares how strong documentation helps protects restorers during CAT work
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 17, 2026
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Hear from John Reasoner of Paul Davis Restoration on why documentation is critical during CAT events and how restoration teams should compile your photos, notes, debris, job progress, and much more.




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Communicating With Customers During CAT Events: Dos and Don’ts for Restorers
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Communicating With Customers During CAT Events: Do's and Don’ts for Restorers

How restoration professionals should explain their scope of work without discussing their customer’s coverage
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 10, 2026
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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.




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Technical Tip Tuesday: Essential Safety Habits for CAT Response
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Essential Safety Habits for CAT Response

John Reasoner breaks down PPE, footwear, buddy systems, and preparedness needed for CAT season
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
March 3, 2026
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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.




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Technical Tip Tuesday: CAT Planning and 3D Documentation Essentials
Technical Tip Tuesday Presented by Paul Davis Restoration

CAT Planning and 3D Documentation Essentials

John Reasoner shares the two CAT readiness practices that prevent secondary damage and speed response
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
February 24, 2026
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In this week’s Technical Tip Tuesday, John Reasoner of Paul Davis Restoration explains the two CAT preparedness practices that consistently save time and reduce secondary damage during major storm events: disciplined claim distribution and mandatory 3D/360 documentation at every phase of the loss. His approach shows how the right mix of planning and technology protects both crews and claim defensibility. 




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2026 Building Safety Month Poster

The International Code Council’s 2026 Building Safety Month Theme and Resources Announced

All ages are encouraged to participate in learning about building safety and how building codes protect their communities
February 9, 2026
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Building Safety Month, an annual public awareness campaign led by the International Code Council (ICC), returns on May 1, 2026, with this year’s theme, “Built to Last.”


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1-800-Packouts

1-800-Packouts offers expert guidance to help homeowners prepare for and recover from fires

As risk levels rise, the leading contents restoration provider equips homeowners with preventative measures and best practices
October 20, 2025
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1-800-Packouts shares expert insight to help households reduce the threat of fire and navigate the recovery process when disaster strikes.


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Ask The Expert: Disaster Response, Community Impact and Restoration Leadership
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Disaster Response, Community Impact and Restoration Leadership

Rinea Blanchard shares lessons from large-scale disaster recovery and building a resilient restoration business
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 6, 2025
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Superior Contract Cleaning’s Rinea Blanchard shares her insights on hurricane recovery, flood response and the power of preparedness in restoration.




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Q&A: Norris Gearhart on Preparing for the Next Public Health Crisis
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Norris Gearhart on Preparing for the Next Public Health Crisis

Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 25, 2025
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Norris Gearhart discusses how the restoration industry can better prepare for future public health crises through science backed education, accountability and proper processes and procedures. 


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National Hurricane Conference

The National Hurricane Conference is the leading forum for hurricane preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

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5/10/26 to 5/15/26
Palm Beach County Convention Center
West Palm Beach, FL
United States

Governor’s Hurricane Conference

The GHC is the nation’s largest event dedicated to hurricane planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

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