As C&R provides ongoing coverage of the Los Angeles Wildfires, we would like to provide some inside looks from those who have been through similar situations, into what these next months and years will look like for the restoration industry. Anthony Nelson, Member Acquisition Manager at Pivot My Biz, joins Michelle and Lauren Etherington, C&R’s Associate Editor, to talk through Anthony’s experience during the Maui fires and ongoing rebuilding.
He shares:
- Experience living through the Maui wildfires
- Insights from the maui fire he brings into his current work helping restorers at Pivot
- What the rebuilding process in Maui has looked like so far and whether there has been any surprises.
- Wisdom or advice for restorers responding to the California wildfires
- Main challenges restorers in California are likely facing right now
- What is Red Lightning (nonprofit) and what do they do?
- What he sees as the most critical change or innovation needed in the restoration industry to respond better to wildfires in the future.
- ..and MORE!
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