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This is C&R’s Storm Central. Disaster and CAT response resources for hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters lie within.

Industry High Horses: Fire Chasing

January 5, 2022 10:22 pm

In any business endeavor, there are those who think this-or-that is an excellent idea and on the other end of the spectrum those who want to vilify the effort. There are many options for intentional restorers to enrich their personal and professional development, but there are also many industry commentators who enjoy riding a high horse as they opine on aspects of our trade. My fingers are burning as I consider a favored target of these forumites: fire chasing.e Whether you are growing your career or growing your business, you must always remember one

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Midwest Tornado Outbreak Likely to Exceed $1 Billion in Damage

December 15, 2021 4:04 pm

CoreLogic just released data and information related to the deadly tornado outbreak that his six states on Dec. 10. Below are some snipped from the data. Here is a link to the full report. Kentucky was the hardest hit state On Friday evening, December 10, a deadly series of tornadoes broke out across six states: Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. The largest cities impacted by these tornadoes included Mayfield and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The most destructive storm tracked from Northeast Arkansas, through the Missouri Bootheel, across far Northwest Tennessee and through Central

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Premier Restoration Restores Communities after Largest Fire in Hawaii History

October 21, 2021 3:04 pm

On July 30, 2021, the largest fire on record for the entire state blazed through the Big Island of Hawai’i, scorching between 40,000-50,000 acres. It burned for several days before it was contained and put out.  Severe drought conditions and winds of up to 50 mph created the perfect storm that pushed the fire faster than resources were available to put it out quickly. Much of the west side of the Island of Hawai’i was impacted by a blanket of thick black smoke that resulted in the evacuation of three communities, including the Pu’u

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CoreLogic 2021 Wildfire Report Finds Idaho and Wyoming at Disproportionate Economic Risk for Wildfire

September 30, 2021 1:44 pm

CoreLogic, a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released its annual Wildfire Report for 2021, following a summer of smoky skies and nearly 80 days after the start of the Dixie Fire, now the second largest fire in California history. While California traditionally tops the list each year for wildfire risk simply because it’s the most populous state, CoreLogic’s approach for this year’s report examined property-related wildfire risk alongside reconstruction resource availability, temporary housing capacity for displaced individuals, and community economic recovery potential among fire-prone regions. By analyzing this risk through a

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Wildfire Restoration & Response

September 14, 2021 1:14 am

Annissa Coy has been directly affected by the wildfires in the Western U.S. A seasoned contents restoration expert, she has not only helped restore hundreds of homes and contents after wildfires, she herself has found her own home and family in harm’s way. In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Annissa shares her insights on helping wildfire victims and cleaning their precious items the right way.

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Pros & Cons of Working With Public Adjusters

September 13, 2021 3:05 pm

Editor’s Note: As promised, welcome to the third of four brand new column to C&R! So far, you have met Marcie and her “Team Talk” column on all things HR-related, and Scott Walden and his “Full Disclosure” column on leadership and restoration. This week, meet Sean Scott, and his “Let’s Talk Shop” column. He has more than four decades of experience in the restoration and construction industry and has published numerous books, papers and articles including Secrets of The Insurance Game and The Red Guide to Recovery – Resource Handbook for Disaster Survivors. Sean is

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CAT Response: Working Together for the Property Owner

September 3, 2021 3:02 pm

The goal of most restorers and public adjusters is to do what is best for the property owner after a catastrophic loss, like #HurricaneIda, wildfires in the Western U.S., or any loss in between. This quick video with a restorer-turned-public adjuster and senior claims analyst offers ways both sides can work together for the good of the property owner.

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Hurricane Ida Threatens 941,392 Homes with Storm Surge Damage According to CoreLogic Risk Analysis

August 29, 2021 8:13 pm

CoreLogic® a leading global property information, analytics and data-enabled solutions provider, today released data analysis for single-family and multifamily homes at risk of storm surge damage from Hurricane Ida, which is expected to be a major landfalling hurricane on Sunday evening, August 29, with a projected Category 4 status. The central Louisiana coast is at risk of bearing the brunt of Hurricane Ida’s extreme storm surge potential, with a total of 941,392 homes in the Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi coastal areas exposed to storm surge damage. These homes have a combined reconstruction cost value (RCV)

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Tips for Hiring Reconstruction Estimators

August 16, 2021 11:43 pm

Hiring an estimator for your restoration business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Hire the right one and your business is likely to flourish, and you’ll soon be reaping the rewards of your wise choice. Hiring the wrong one could lead you down the road to financial disaster.  Being proficient in Xactimate is important, but relying on it alone doesn’t necessarily mean the estimates created with it will be accurate or profitable. This is where the estimator needs to have in-depth knowledge of the trades, hands-on experience, and be well-versed

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Helping Disaster Survivors Avoid Becoming Disaster Victims

August 10, 2021 4:38 pm

In the fall of 2003, San Diego County was devastated by a wildfire that was soon to become one of the state’s largest fires on record. The fire was known as the Cedar Fire, which took the lives of 15 people and destroyed over 2,230 homes. Countless other homes were partially destroyed or heavily damaged by smoke, which displaced tens of thousands of residents. Many of those affected by the fire encountered a myriad of challenges, some who lost everything were never able to return home and to this day all that’s left are

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