b'In the immediate aftermath of a regional disaster, every affected organization is competing for the same contractors, equipment, and supplies. Without a pre-existing relationship, school districts may find themselves waiting in line.to be established and reopened whilecompliance, documentation, and restoration continues elsewhere. insurance interface.Zipper walls, plastic sheeting,A restoration partner with trained, and negative pressure setupsexperienced staff and scalable labor isolate damaged or contaminatedpools can maintain momentumareas. even when your entire region is Clean-to-dirty workflow zonesunder stress.protect staff and students whileRural school districts with multiple allowing cleanup and reconstructionbuildings damaged by a tornado or to proceed in tandem. the like may use a local contractor, In smoke or mold events,but theyll also need more resources containment with filtrationthan many one-branch operations can reduces the risk of cross- offer. The right partner can work in contamination to undamaged partstandem with local companies as well.of the facility and protects the health of occupants. Final ThoughtsA school districts ability to recover Why Disaster Experience Matters from disaster is tied directly to its Not all restoration contractors arephysical infrastructure and the speed equal. When widespread damage affectsat which it can be stabilized. Facilities multiple counties or states, the abilitymanagers are central to that effortto import skilled technicians, logisticsnot just protecting buildings but also managers, and specialized equipmentenabling education and community from outside the area becomes vital. continuity.Look for companies with multi- By securing a relationship with a full-regional deployment capacity, notservice restoration partner in advance, just a local office. you ensure that when a large-scale Experience working with municipaldisaster strikes, your campuses dont agencies, school systems, and largebecome just another job waiting in linepublic institutions means smootherbut are among the first to begin recovery.For more information, contact:Michael Asleson, General Manager First Onsite Property RestorationSt. Louis2685 Metro Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043Mobile: 314-550-4009Email: michael.asleson@firstonsite.comFIRSTONSITE.COMWWW.MSPMA.COM|33'