Mooring Recovery News & Articles
August 2010 – Disaster Risk Management – Identifying exposure and reducing business interruption
- Risk managers are faced with developing critical recovery plans based on a wide variety of threats including natural disaster, human-made disaster and disruptions. The purpose of …READ MORE
Disaster Risk Management
Identifying exposure and reducing business interruption
Risk managers are faced with developing critical recovery plans based on a wide variety of threats including natural disaster, human-made disaster and disruptions. The purpose of business continuity planning is to reduce adverse impacts and successfully recovery from business interruption.
Arguably every organization should have a business continuity plan in order to ensure the organization’s longevity. Evidence that firms do not invest enough time and resources into planning preparation are evident in disaster survival statistics. Fires permanently close 44% of the business affected. In the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, 150 businesses out of 350 affected failed to survive the event. Conversely, the firms affected by the September 11 attacks with well-developed and tested planning were back in business within days.
Business continuity planning is scalable for an organization of any size and complexity. A manual for a small organization may be simply a printed guide stored away from the primary work location, containing the names, addresses, and phone numbers for crisis management staff, general staff members, clients, and vendors along with the location of the offsite backup media, copies of insurance contracts, and other critical materials necessary for organizational survival. At its most complex, a manual may outline a secondary work site, technical requirements and readiness, regulatory reporting requirements, work recovery measures, the means to reestablish physical records, the means to establish a new supply chain, or the means to establish new production centers. Firms should ensure that their manual is realistic and easy to use during a crisis.
In general, planning for the most wide-reaching disaster or disturbance is preferable to planning for a smaller scale problem, as almost all smaller scale problems are partial elements of larger disasters.
Mooring Recovery Services
With over 62 of years disaster recovery industry experience, MRS has worked with businesses with extensive pre-planning and those with no pre-planning. With either scenario, our goals is to reduce business interruption and get you back in business by restoring as much of the contents, structure, media and documents as possible.
Priority Emergency Response
Establishing your priorities before an event and understanding your contractors capabilities will make your recovery easier and bring some order to a chaotic situation. Remember, the goal is to maximize your restoration dollars, reduce business interruption and resume operations. Mooring Recovery Services offers national Emergency Response Agreements to ensure you have the coverage you need.
For more information, please visit our web site at www.mooringrecovery.com
July 2010 – Dehumidification for a Successful Water Damage Recovery
- Water and moisture damage is the most likely cause of property damage. Proper drying and dehumidification following water or flood damage is crucial to a successful recovery. While the majority of water damage occurs from…READ MORE
Dehumidification for a Successful Water Damage Recovery
Drying and Moisture Control
Moisture and Dehumidification
Water and moisture damage is the most likely cause of property damage. Proper drying and dehumidification following water or flood damage is crucial to a successful recovery. While the majority of water damage occurs from plumbing leaks, overflows, sewer backups or as a result of fire suppression, water damage can also occur from natural sources such as flooding. Water can penetrate into structural cavities and saturate contents trapping pockets of moisture causing warping, delamination, musty odors and mold growth.
Desiccant Dehumidification
After the bulk of the water is extracted, the remaining water and moisture is removed through a dehumidification process. To control and lower humidity levels for the structure and contents, desiccant dehumidification is an efficient, rapid method. By supplying high volumes of very dry air into the building envelope the trapped moisture can be drawn out and removed.
The Process
To be effective, the dry air must be contained by constructing temporary barriers. Inflatable plastic ducts are used to supply the dry air and exhaust the water vapor. The air dried by this process is much drier than the air outside with only a 4 to 9 percent relative humidity. The water is pulled away from wet surfaces which allows the structure and contents to dry thoroughly.
Monitoring
Mooring Recovery Services technicians monitor the dehumidification process throughout the cycle to make certain the drying objectives are achieved. Written reports and moisture readings are taken daily to record the drying progress.
Qualifications
MRS has experienced IICRC certified water damage technicians. Our technicians understand and implement the best moisture removal methods to restore as much property as possible.
Our services include:
- Water extraction and debris removal
- Deodorization and anti-microbial treatment
- Board-up and property security
- Dehumidification
- Desiccant and low grain refrigerant drying units
- Daily monitoring and recording of moisture levels
- Electronics and equipment restoration
- Document and vital records restoration
- Mold removal and remediation
- Content pack-out, restoration and storage
- 24/7 emergency response
- Reconstruction
- IICRC trained and certified
- Commercial and residential
May 2010 – Recovery from Water, Flood and Hurricane Damage
- A Commercial Guide to Understanding the Restoration Process. With the approach of the 2010 hurricane season and recent regional flooding, the focus of Mooring Recovery Services inevitably shifts toward preparation for large-scale water and flood damage recovery. This shift provides the groundwork …READ MORE
Recovery from Water, Flood and Hurricane Damage
A Commercial Guide to Understanding the Restoration Process
With the approach of the 2010 hurricane season and recent regional flooding, the focus of Mooring Recovery Services inevitably shifts toward preparation for large-scale water and flood damage recovery. This shift provides the groundwork for personnel, equipment and resources to make certain that ample response is available on a moment’s notice. Thus, the true nature of an emergency response service provider–to be prepared 24/7 to bring a controlled response to a catastrophic situation.
Disaster Recovery On A Community-Wide Scale
Community-wide disasters such as the recent flooding in Tennessee and the northeast bring to the forefront the importance of preparation for our clients. Can their business continue with the loss of their facility, inventory, files and communications? What are the critical areas that they need restored quickly to continue operations?
When faced with a community-wide event, local service and resources can quickly be stretched to capacity. A national restoration and reconstruction service provider such as Mooring Recovery Services is a valuable resource providing timely, reliable service with personnel, equipment and expert knowledge.
What Is The Role Of A Disaster Recovery Company
An unsettling fact is that many businesses have virtually no plan for recovering from a large scale catastrophe. Mooring Recovery Services can provide guidance about the recovery process and advise on items that can salvaged by providing a detailed recovery plan of action.
The process begins with a walk-through to determine the scope and visually inspect the extent of the damage for both the structure and the contents. A written proposal outlining a solid course of action is developed and reviewed to make certain all concerns are addressed. Once accepted, communication between the client, their agents, and the restoration service provider, is critical to review progress, timelines and other issues that may arise during the recovery. This communication is critical to achieving a positive outcome.
Selecting A Restoration Service Provider
References – Ask for references and list of associations and then check them. This can quickly give you an overview of their professional industry standing and accreditations. MRS holds many certifications and industry specific licenses’ with a specialized Environmental Services division.
Expertise and History – Get an overview of the company and their history in the restoration industry. Ask about their personnel and expertise in addressing your unique issues.
Capabilities – It is a good idea to understand what services the restoration and reconstruction company can provide and how they will manage sub-contractors if needed. Your Account Manager or Project Manager is a valuable resource to explain the services and review the process. Be sure to ask questions. It is their job to help you make sense of a stressful and catastrophic situation.
Reducing Business Interruption
The primary goal at Mooring Recovery is to reduce business interruption and downtime for our clients. With over 60 years experience in the restoration industry, we will provide the latest technologies and methods available, exhibiting integrity and proficiency and be ready to mobilize when called upon. We invite you to visit our web site to review more information on specific services and capabilities at www.mooringrecovery.com
We often work with clients prior to a disaster to understand their unique issues and facilities. If you would like to speak with our National Accounts group, please Contact Us.
TDSHS Asbestos Abatement Contractor License # 800954, TDSHS Asbestos Transporter License # 400424, TDSHS Mold Remediation Company License # RCO0253, TDSHS Mold Remediation Contractor License # MRC0238, TDSHS Lead Firm License # 2110499, EPA Lead Renovator Certification # R-I-18381-10-00203
April 2010 – Environmental Services – Asbestos, Lead and Mold
- As professionals in the areas of restoration and construction, Mooring Recovery has encountered many situations that pose environmental risks …READ MORE
Asbestos, Lead and Mold Abatement
Mooring Recovery Services – Environmental Services
As professionals in the areas of restoration and construction, Mooring Recovery has encountered many situations that pose environmental risks and necessitate specialized protocols to protect human health. To address and offer solutions for these risks, MRS maintains Texas State licensing in asbestos, lead and mold abatement through our Environmental Services division for both residential and commercial properties.
Environmental Concerns – The Risks
ASBESTOS – Between the 1950’s and 1980’s, asbestos was used in substantial amounts of building projects, products, and materials. Most buildings constructed or renovated within this time period are extremely likely to include asbestos containing materials. In general, exposure may occur whenever the asbestos-containing material is disturbed in some way to release particles and fibers into the air such as renovations, demolition and damage.
MOLD – Molds are various fungi that often cause disintegration of organic matter. No one knows how many species of fungi exist but estimates may range in the hundreds of thousands. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, and spread and reproduce by making spores. However, mold spores can also survive harsh environmental conditions, such as dry conditions, that do not support normal mold growth. All molds have the potential to cause health effects.
LEAD – The most common exposure to lead is through paint. Lead was used in paint because it preserved the paint making it more weather resistant, was used as pigment making the colors more vibrant, resisted mold and mildew growth, and helped prevent corrosion of metal surfaces. As lead paint deteriorates, peels, chips, or is removed, lead chips and dust can migrate to surfaces and objects that people touch. The older the structure the more likely it is to have high concentrations of lead based paint.
A Valuable Resource
The Environmental Services division at Mooring Recovery is experienced in asbestos, lead and mold abatement and will work closely with the customer and industrial hygienist to ensure the project is completed in a legal, safe and cost-effective manner.
Our procedures for an abatement process are proficient, thorough and follow all state and federal guidelines as set forth by the EPA, OSHA and the Texas DSHS. The goal of every project is to satisfy our clients’ needs while protecting their health, the health of employees, and the general public. The exact process will vary slightly, however, in general the same basic procedures apply to almost all remediation projects. Full documentation is provided at the conclusion of each project.
For more information, visit our web site.
Web Site: www.mooringrecovery.com
TDSHS Asbestos Abatement Contractor License # 800954, TDSHS Asbestos Transporter License # 400424, TDSHS Mold Remediation Company License # RCO0253, TDSHS Mold Remediation Contractor License # MRC0238, TDSHS Lead Firm License # 2110499, EPA Lead Renovator Certification # R-I-18381-10-00203
March 2010 – Mooring Recovery Services Responds to Chilean Earthquake
Mooring Recovery Services Responds to Chilean Earthquake
March 5, 2010
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX – Mooring Recovery Services has dispatched a team of emergency restoration first responders to Chile in the wake of recent damage from the 8.8 magnitude earthquake. The Response Team will be able to provide critical stop-gap measures to suspend further deterioration of commercial contents including emergency power.
Response Team leaders have extensive experience in earthquake disaster recovery following previous US and international seismic events. In a structurally sound building, characteristic content damage caused from seismic activity are primarily broken pipes which result in flooding and water damage and high humidity levels resulting in microbial growth. High moisture levels can quickly deteriorate documents, records, archives, electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing and medical equipment.
To obtain assistance from the Mooring Recovery Response Team currently in Chile, to assess damage or provide emergency services, please contact our US command center. Assistance and materials can be provided in English and Spanish.
International: +1 817.293.9953
US Toll Free: 888-293-9953
Email: info @ mooringrecovery.com
Web Site: www.mooringrecovery.com
