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When readying your business for disaster recovery, consider these steps recommended by the American Red Cross and other assistance groups: Provide your business with efficient, reliable document backup and storage. Store copies of important documents, such as insurance policies, business licences and property deeds, in an off-site location such as a bank or other secure…
Property owners can benefit from understanding how to use homeowner’s insurance to cover residential water damage. Along with understanding how to get the insurer to pay for the damages, property owners should also know how to actually file the homeowner’s claim for the damages. For those who don’t own a home, it still helps to…
Earthquakes are not common in the United States, but earthquake events in other parts of the world often demonstrate their brutal destructive power. The Federal Emergency Management Agency reports that no less than 45 states are at moderate to high risk of earthquakes. In April 2011 for example, an earthquake in Virginia (and other parts…
A small chimney or kitchen fire can be frightening. The sight of flames can invoke panic, and if you don’t act quickly, flames may engulf your entire house. Having a fire extinguisher on hand can keep the fire at bay and smother flames. But even if you’re able to preserve 95% of your house, the…
1. Don’t panic, and remain calm. This will help you think clearly and critically. According to Dr. Robert Chandler’s 3-Dimensional Model © of Effective Leaders, three core traits can be found in the most effective crisis leaders: Strong communication skills—leaders should provide and solicit key information, engage in two-way communication, and interact as…
The Mendocino project focused on reforestation in the wake of the 2017 Redwood Valley Fire which ravaged more than 36,000 acres of forest. Mendocino County was already facing severe drought and a bark beetle infestation that killed a significant number of trees before the fires started. Our partners worked with community associations to rebuild 99…
The Mendocino project focused on reforestation in the wake of the 2017 Redwood Valley Fire which ravaged more than 36,000 acres of forest. Mendocino County was already facing severe drought and a bark beetle infestation that killed a significant number of trees before the fires started. Our partners worked with community associations to rebuild 99…
May 31, 2016 (Press Release) – FORT WORTH, TX – Interstate Restoration LLC, already a U.S. leader in disaster recovery efforts on a commercial scale, has climbed the ranks in continental stature by completing the acquisition of FirstOnSite Restoration G.P. Inc. in Canada. As a result of the transaction, Interstate Restoration becomes a company of $300…
Dealing with Wildfire Damage With an unprecedented increase in North American wildfires in recent years, prevention and safety should be a top priority for business owners in wildfire-prone regions. You and your team’s ability to move quickly after a wildfire can have a massive impact on your property’s recovery and overall costs. FIRST ONSITE is…
Water can quickly move through a property causing damage along the way. The most important thing to do in the moment is to act quickly. Use this checklist to know what to do in the moment and how you can prepare for a swift recovery.