Beteiligen Sie Ihr Unternehmen an der Wiederherstellung nach einem Katastrophenfall

Die Hochwassersaison dauert in vielen Gebieten vom Frühling bis in den Sommer. Auch bei Schneeschmelze kann es zu Überschwemmungen kommen. Starkregen und Gewitter können Flüsse und Abwassersysteme überlaufen lassen.

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and hurricanes and other tropical storms can cause devastating wind and water damage.

At the time of this 2020 article, NOAA had estimated that flooding on the Mississippi River and its tributaries caused $6.2 billion in damage in 2019. NOAA’s later billion-dollar disaster tally put the 2019 flooding on the Missouri, Mississippi, and Arkansas rivers at about $20 billion.

Every year, disasters like these cause severe damage, and they also create a lot of work for companies that provide post-disaster recovery services. By expanding your business into post-disaster recovery and remediation, you can help your community and grow your business.

Die Phasen des Katastrophenmanagements

Die FEMA definiert Notfallmanagement als Zyklus, sodass sich eine Gemeinde immer in mindestens einer Phase befindet. Die vier Phasen sind Schadensbegrenzung, Vorbereitung, Reaktion und Wiederherstellung.

Bei der Schadensminderung geht es darum, die Auswirkungen von Katastrophen zu verhindern oder zu verringern. Beispiele hierfür sind:

• Verankerung von Häusern und Gebäuden an ihren Fundamenten, um starken Winden standzuhalten.
• Bau von Deichen und Entwässerungskanälen sowie Anpflanzung von Vegetation zur Kontrolle von Überschwemmungen.

Zur Vorbereitung gehören Wiederherstellungsplanung, Schulungen und Aufklärung für Wetterereignisse, die nicht abgemildert werden können. Zum Beispiel:

• Entwicklung von Wiederherstellungsplänen für die Gemeinschaft.
• Üben von Plänen durch Übungen und Trainings.

Die Reaktionsphase erfolgt unmittelbar nach einer Katastrophe. Beispiele hierfür sind:

• Ausführen von Katastrophenschutzplänen.
• Durchführung von Such- und Rettungsmissionen.

Die Erholungsphase kann deutlich länger dauern und muss neben den normalen Alltagsaktivitäten durchgeführt werden. Beispiele für Erholungsaktivitäten sind:

• Pflege von Kranken und Verletzten.
• Reparatur und Ersatz beschädigter Strukturen.

The mitigation and recovery phases offer the most potential for contract remediation work.

Einstieg in die Wiederherstellung nach einem Katastrophenfall

There are never enough resources in a disaster, so there’s usually room for another contractor to help with recovery. Here’s how to get started.

Bereiten Sie sich und Ihr Team zunächst vor:

• Machen Sie sich ein Bild von der Fachkompetenz Ihres Teams bei Wiederherstellungs- und Restaurierungsaufgaben.
• Are you licensed to do home improvement work in your state? Some states require a contractor’s license to perform water remediation. Check with your state and county governments for their requirements.
• Develop your team’s scope of work to cover the full range of recovery services.
• You can get training and certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the nonprofit certifying body for the cleaning and restoration industry.

Next, get equipped. Buy high-quality equipment that can run reliably for days or even weeks at a time. Air movers and dehumidifiers are essential for water damage remediation. You’ll also need at least one high-quality moisture meter that can check moisture in wood and other materials. You’ll use it to find areas with excess moisture and to determine when materials are dry enough.

Die Wagner-Meter Orion^® 950 measures the moisture content of wood quickly and accurately, and it can also check non-wood materials in relative mode. Its features include:

• Fast moisture content readings that take only seconds, so you can take as many readings as you need.
• An On-Demand Calibrator, so you can check the meter’s calibration yourself instead of returning it to the factory.
• Dual-depth measurements at ¼” and ¾” depths for measuring wood from floors to framing.
• Datenerfassung im manuellen oder automatischen Modus, mit Speicherung von bis zu 100 Messwerten.
• Bluetooth^® connection to the free Woodshop MC™ and FloorSmart™ mobile apps for Android and Apple devices, so you can record and organize job-specific readings.
• A built-in ambient temperature and humidity sensor.
• A relative mode for non-wood materials such as drywall, so you can compare moisture levels and find trouble spots.

Erhalten von Verträgen zur Wiederherstellung nach einem Katastrophenfall

Once you’re ready, there are two main ways to find work: insurance company referrals in the private sector, and becoming a government contractor.

Vertragsabschluss durch Vermittlung einer Versicherungsgesellschaft

Es gibt zwei Möglichkeiten, sich an Versicherungsunternehmen zu wenden.

Erstens können Sie Ihr Unternehmen direkt bei lokalen und nationalen Versicherungsagenturen vermarkten. Zwei Dinge sollten Sie dabei beachten:

• A solid online presence is essential. Get a professionally designed website and a LinkedIn profile.
• Price your services competitively and do your best work. Remember, you’re not the only contractor in town.

The other way to approach insurance companies is to get listed with a directory of insurance claim contractors. These providers will register you, set up your profile, and send you referrals from insurance companies for claims. Homeowners who have filed an insurance claim and are looking to hire a contractor directly can also find you there.

Ein Regierungsauftragnehmer werden

If you want to take on larger jobs, consider becoming a government contractor.

There are two main routes: getting a GSA (General Services Administration) Schedule contract through GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), or doing work funded by FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program.

GSA-Auftragnehmer werden

The GSA is the acquisition arm of the federal government. It buys goods and services from the private sector for government agencies and the military.

A GSA Schedule contract is a long-term contract that government buyers can order from. You can learn how to get started at gsa.gov.

The GSA Schedule process can be complex and time-consuming, but you don’t have to do it alone. APEX Accelerators (formerly called Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, or PTACs) offer free counseling to businesses that want to sell to the government. You can find your local center through the National APEX Accelerator Alliance.

FEMAs Public Assistance Grant Program

After a disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides Public Assistance grants to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofits. Disaster remediation contractors benefit from these funds when they’re hired to perform the work the grants pay for.

To position yourself for this work, register in the System for Award Management at SAM.gov and opt in to its Disaster Response Registry, which contracting officers check when they need disaster relief contractors. Registering in SAM is free, and your local APEX Accelerator can help you with the process at no cost.

Finally, be proactive and set up “call when needed” agreements with your local city and county emergency management departments. They’re usually glad to have more resources lined up.

Besuchen Sie FEMA's Sozialhilfe page for complete program information.

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Disaster recovery work is a way to serve your community and grow your business. With the right training, equipment, and registrations in place, you’ll be ready when the next disaster strikes.

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Zuletzt aktualisiert am 13. Oktober 2026