Items Tagged with 'catastrophe response'

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.

Discover the ultimate guide to wildfire-related structure cleaning, covering everything from exterior pressure washing to interior soot removal. Learn how to test contamination levels, select the right products and ensure thorough decontamination. Perfect for beginners and pros alike, this video will help sharpen your wildfire restoration skills.

After a wildfire, assessing contamination is critical to ensure safety and environmental health. Explore effective methods like visual inspections, soot detection with dry cleaning sponges and VOC testing for air and surface analysis. Learn the importance of detailed documentation for claims or disputes.

Protect your reputation and your clients’ well-being by making Post-Remediation Verification (PRV) an essential step in fire restoration. Discover how partnering with Independent Environmental Professionals (IEPs) can safeguard against hidden toxins, lingering odors and legal pitfalls, while delivering results backed by science and proof.

Phos-Chek is a widely used long-term fire retardant designed to slow or stop wildfires and community fires. Learn about its chemical composition, environmental considerations, impact on structures and cleaning tips. Discover the latest research on its safety and toxicity and best practices for handling and decontamination.