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24/7 Disaster Services DISASTER PREPAREDNESS Andrew Lindquist Vice President Labor4orce Disaster Services 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services WELCOME WHO WE ARE ? WHO WE SERVE ? WHY ARE WE TALKING TODAY ?  Comprised of Three Divisions – IICRC Certified  Disaster Services  Commercial Cleaning/Custodial Services  Demolition 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services DISASTER PREPAREDNESS LET’S GET TO THE CORE  FEMA Statistic:  40% of businesses do not reopen following a disaster event due to a few inches of water damage.  Preparing for a Disaster Situation should be so simple, but in general, it’s not!  “A bad experience”  Avoid a bad experience with proper planning 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services DISASTER PREPAREDNESS A GOOD PLAN  How Can I Plan?  Enhance your plan, include a certified disaster services provider for:  Water Damage & Flood  Mold Remediation  Fire & Smoke Damage  Verify!  IICRC Certified (Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification)  Mold/Lead Remediation/Abatement 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services IS IT REALLY A BIG DEAL? WATER / SEWAGE  Be In The Know:  It doesn’t look very wet on the surface?  I have hardwood/hard surface flooring, it’ll dry on it’s own, won’t it?  Never set fans in a sewage situation.  Have a Call Tree  Ensure you know who to call (Internal & External).  Don’t leave it in the hands of your maintenance tech alone. Have a list of shut off valves and a map included in your disaster plan. 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services IS IT REALLY A BIG DEAL? MOLD  Be In The Know:  Is this mold or something else?  I only see a little growth, is that serious?  Wait, mold can grow in how short of a timeframe?  Can’t I just solve the problem with bleach?  Why not?  According to OSHA & EPA protocol, bleach is not a recommended course of treatment. Using bleach feeds internal mold spores.  For the well-being of your residents, have a certified professional step in and perform a thorough evaluation. 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services IS IT REALLY A BIG DEAL? FIRE  Be in the know:  In minor situations, can I clean the smoke myself?  Not all smoke is equal.  If you can smell smoke, it’s in your lungs.  Does odor from a small fire linger?  What to do in a major loss situation. 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services UPDATING YOUR DISASTER PLAN  Include the key facets presented:  A certified emergency service provider What you’ll need:  Your General Contractor  Plumber & Electrician Company Name • Preferred Agreement • Service Type • 24 Hr Contact # • 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU NOW  Review your current Disaster Preparedness Document  Assist in mock-disaster scenarios  Conduct on-site assessment and identify flaws in your plan  Be your certified 24-hour emergency service partner  Please ask us how! 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services HOW TO CONTACT US  For 24/7 Emergency Service for any Water, Mold, Fire, Smoke, Storm or Structural Damage Situation: Call: 800.311.8907  For a review of your current Disaster Plan and/or any questions you may have:  Andrew Lindquist  (c) 301.525.3079  (e) alindquist@labor4orce.com 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM

24/7 Disaster Services PRESENTATION REFERENCES  IICRC  SBA  FEMA  EPA  OSHA 800.311.8907 WWW.LABOR4ORCE.COM