Catastrophic events create compound damage patterns that require integrated restoration approaches. Earthquakes cause structural shifting that affects plumbing and electrical systems, wildfires chemically alter building materials, and hurricanes combine wind, water, and often salt damage. Our catastrophic event response teams include structural engineers, environmental specialists, and disaster recovery experts who coordinate these complex, multi-system repairs while navigating FEMA regulations and catastrophe-specific insurance considerations that don't apply to standard storm damage.

Our nationwide network provides significant advantages during widespread disasters. While local contractors may be overwhelmed or damaged themselves, we mobilize teams from unaffected regions through our National Catastrophe Response Protocol. Following Hurricane Michael, we deployed 47 teams from 12 states within 72 hours. After the Ridgecrest earthquakes, we had structural assessment teams on site within 4 hours from our Southern California and Nevada divisions. This network approach ensures response capacity even when local infrastructure is compromised.

Yes, we provide complete FEMA application support as part of our catastrophic event services. Our specialists assist with Individual Assistance applications, help document disaster-related losses, and navigate the often-complex requirements for FEMA reimbursement. We also coordinate with SBA disaster loans when applicable and understand how different assistance programs interact with insurance coverage. This comprehensive approach ensures homeowners access all available resources without duplication or conflicts between different assistance programs.

Absolutely. Post-disaster reconstruction presents a unique opportunity to incorporate enhanced disaster resistance features. For earthquake-prone areas, we implement seismic retrofitting including foundation bolting, shear walls, and moment frames. In hurricane regions, we install impact-resistant windows, hurricane straps, and improved waterproofing. Wildfire zones benefit from fire-resistant siding, ember-resistant vents, and defensible space landscaping. These enhancements often qualify for insurance premium reductions and may be partially covered by insurance or FEMA mitigation grants following presidentially declared disasters.

We follow strict EPA and OSHA protocols for hazardous material management. Our teams include licensed asbestos abatement supervisors and lead-safe certified renovators. When disasters disturb these materials, we implement full containment with negative air pressure, specialized removal procedures, and proper disposal at licensed facilities. We conduct air monitoring throughout the process and provide clearance testing documentation. These procedures are particularly important after earthquakes that crack asbestos-containing materials or tornadoes that disperse lead paint dust through widespread destruction.

Timelines vary significantly by disaster type and severity. A localized tornado damaging one home might take 3-6 months for complete restoration. A major wildfire affecting an entire community often requires 12-24 months due to debris removal, environmental testing, and reconstruction sequencing. Earthquake restoration depends on structural complexity—simple foundation repairs may take 2-4 months, while complete rebuilds after collapse can take 18-24 months. We provide detailed project schedules with milestone dates after our initial assessment and maintain weekly progress updates throughout the restoration process.

We coordinate temporary housing solutions through multiple channels. Most homeowner policies include Additional Living Expenses (ALE) coverage, which we help maximize through our preferred corporate housing partners. Following presidentially declared disasters, we assist with FEMA temporary housing unit applications. For long-term projects, we often recommend and help arrange manufactured housing or apartment rentals near the restoration site. Our project managers maintain regular communication with displaced homeowners and handle all ALE documentation with insurance carriers to minimize out-of-pocket expenses.