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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.

From Chaos to Control: Keeping Track to Stay on Track

February 20, 2025 8:26 am

Disaster restoration contractors face numerous challenges when managing contents restoration projects, but none more critical than accurate inventory and detailed documentation. These elements form the foundation of successful restoration efforts, streamlining the claims process and ensuring client satisfaction. To excel in this field, contractors must adopt a systematic approach that leverages cutting-edge technology and meticulous attention to detail. Assessment The first step in effective contents restoration is to comprehensively assess all items affected by the disaster. This initial evaluation is crucial for categorizing items into restorable and non-restorable groups. Contractors should implement a standardized

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The Crucial Role of Restorers in Wildfire Recovery

February 13, 2025 11:03 am

Wildfires are a reality we’ve grown accustomed to in California, but the devastation left behind by the Eaton and Palisades Fires is unlike anything I’ve seen before. These two massive fires, burning just 48 miles apart, have changed the landscape of Southern California forever, displacing thousands and leaving communities upended and uncertain of what comes next. Our team at ATI Restoration has been on the ground since the fires broke out, looking for ways we can help support the community. Of course, this includes cleaning up the immediate damage, but now more than ever,

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ANSI/IICRC S700: 2025 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

February 12, 2025 10:03 am

Decades ago, the pioneers of the restoration industry recognized the need for standards that restorers could use to set a benchmark for professional services.  People like Martin L. King, Lloyd Weaver, Cliff Zlotnik, Claude Blackburn, Rusty Amarante, Lee King, Larry Holder, Pete Consigli (and many more) fought to have our industry recognized as organized and professional.  First came the publication of the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (1994), then the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard for Professional Mold Remediation (2003).  Finally, in 2012 the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) began work on the first

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Fire is Fire: A Unified Approach to Suppression, Cleaning, and Remediation

February 12, 2025 8:25 am

There is only one type of fire, which is fire itself, whether it occurs in man-made structures or in open, natural areas. While we distinguish between structural fires and wildfires, both produce heat, smoke, particulates, and odors. The key to effective fire cleaning and remediation is understanding the common nature of shared cleaning and remediation procedures. Water and water-based suppression techniques are the most commonly used to extinguish fires in both environments except for electrical. However, using water for fire suppression can lead to the growth of microbes, bacteria, and unpleasant odors. Tailored Restoration:

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7 Tips for Providing Disaster Relief

January 29, 2025 9:59 am

It’s hard not to be moved by the devastation we see from natural disasters, such as the wildfires in Southern California. We see stories of neighbors and local businesses pulling together to provide food, clothing and shelter to those affected.    Trained restoration professionals have a unique skill set to add.  They know how to properly document the damage with Digital Photo Inventory.  They start a contents “triage” to sort through what’s restorable and what is total loss. And they know how to safely transport and clean treasured belongings.   And this can mean

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The Real Cost of Severe Weather: Decreased Confidence in Homeownership Attitudes

January 14, 2025 8:10 am

Extreme weather events continue to rise, with 24 confirmed severe weather events in the US in 2024 alone that garnered losses of over $1 billion each, compared to the 1980-2023 annual average of 8.5 events per year. While high-risk regions like Texas, Florida, North Carolina, etc., see more frequent events, these losses are not isolated. They’re spread across the country from Oregon and Colorado to New York and Massachusetts, impacting local economies. After a particularly damaging year for many, has the impact of these severe weather events adjusted Americans’ ideas of homeownership? To find

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Understanding Fire Damage

January 13, 2025 10:44 am

Fire damage is devastating to the occupants and owners of a facility. The first responders battling the fire and those technicians tasked to perform emergency services, cleaning, and remediation may be exposed to safety and health risks. The building can be impacted as a whole or in part, affecting structure materials, assemblies, and contents. Fire Damage assessment and investigation is a critical process requiring a stepwise approach that involves removing fire-damaged materials, assemblies, and smoke residues and restoring the property to a safe and healthy environment.  Cleaning and remediating fire and smoke damage requires

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Case Study: ATI’s Cleanup of the Historic Tustin Hangar Fire

December 12, 2024 8:49 am

On November 7, 2023, a fire erupted at the historic former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Hangar in Tustin, CA. Built in the 1940s, this massive structure was one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, spanning over 1,000 feet in length, 300 feet in width and standing over 17 stories high. The fire not only destroyed this iconic landmark but also unleashed asbestos and hazardous debris across a six-mile radius, affecting neighborhoods, schools, parks, and public spaces. This disaster triggered a local state of emergency, requiring an urgent and large-scale cleanup effort.

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Restoring a Sanibel Island Sanctuary

November 28, 2024 8:00 am

Editor’s Note: At C&R, we love showcasing some of the incredible projects restorers have taken on. In this case study, Steve Glozik, president of FP Restoration, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how his team led a 50-person crew to restore a Sanibel sanctuary devastated by Hurricane Ian. Read on to learn how restoration served as a catalyst for healing and rebuilding this community after catastrophe. Have a project you’d like us to feature? Share it with us at candrmagazine.com/case-study-submission/! Share a little bit about your company – its background, location, etc. FP Restoration

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Mastering CAT Season: Expert Insights from Industry Leaders En Español

September 30, 2024 8:46 pm

Read the article in English Another HUGE shout out to Luis Suarez, founder and leader of RestorRight Bilingual Academy, for translating this Roundtable for our Spanish speaking readers. For more Spanish content head over to the C&R En Español landing page HERE. Colaboradores: Phillip Welsh: Phillip Welsh es el propietario de Paul Davis Restoration en el centro de Florida, donde lidera un equipo dedicado a restaurar y reconstruir propiedades afectadas por desastres como daños por agua, incendios, moho y tormentas. Sirviendo a las áreas de Orange, Seminole, Osceola y Brevard, el compromiso de Phillip

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