Nationwide Disaster Response Support

1 Priority Environmental Services, Inc. has provided skilled labor to local general contractors all across the United States for manpower support after hurricanes, fires, floods, accidents, emergencies and natural disasters since 1997. These community crippling disasters put a strain on the qualified available workforce and our crews are trained and certified for biological hazard clean-up, decontamination and general labor for tear out, as well as for HVAC duct cleaning, mold remediation, and asbestos abatement to assist the local affected economy in quick and efficient recovery. Our Standard Operating Procedures for support response includes a Completion Manual, Safety Outline, Worker Documentation, Equipment & Supplies Register and other qualitative documentation regarding the project specifications.

Nationwide Disaster. 1 Priority. Your Solution.

DID YOU KNOW...

In 10 minutes, a hurricane releases more energy than all of the world’s nuclear weapons combined.

Six inches of moving water can make you fall.

You should use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you if you have to walk in moving water.

You should not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, you should abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely as you and the vehicle can be quickly swept away.

Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars causing loss of control and possible stalling.

A foot of water will float many vehicles.

Two feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles including sport utility vehicles (SUV’s) and pick-ups.

Flood water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline, or raw sewage and it may also be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.

In areas where floodwaters have receded, the roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.

You should use extreme caution when entering buildings as there may be hidden damage, particularly in foundations.

You should clean and disinfect everything that gets wet from excess moisture and/or standing water.

Mud left from floodwater can contain sewage and chemicals.

After natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods that excess moisture and standing water contribute to the growth of mold in homes and other buildings.

Mold may be present and may be a health risk if there has been water damage due to: flooding, sewage back-up, plumbing or roof leaks, damp basements or crawl space, overflows from sinks or bathtub, or high humidity (i.e. from steam cooking, dryer vents, humidifiers).

FEATURE PROJECT

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Project: 8 Hotels

1 Priority Environmental Services, Inc. provided tactical emergency response teams of experienced Field Supervisors and 150 trained technicians immediately after Hurricane Katrina hit for the decontamination work and clean up of 1122 rooms at the Historic French Market Inn, Lafayette Hotel, Hotel Chateau Dupre, Pelham Hotel, Parc St. Charles, St. James Hotel, Holiday Inn Express and Astor Crowne Plaza. Because of the quick restoration services performed these were the first hotels that reopened in New Orleans after the devastating hurricane.

Nationwide Diaster Response Support Project Size: $300,000

General Contractor: Air Systems Remediation