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Supporting Hurricane Relief Efforts
Learn how hurricanes happen, why there are more of them and what to do — and who to call — when a hurricane damages your property.Byline: BTB Editor
September 24, 2024 / Time to read: 5 minAfter hurricane Beryl’s widespread impact in June, the 2024 hurricane season saw an unexpected lull. Despite that quiet start, weather experts predict a much
With two more months of hurricane season ahead of us, we’re here to discuss the growing hurricane impact and walk through some effective strategies for preparedness and cleanup.
The Impact of Increasing Hurricanes
Several factors have led the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to predict an
In fact, hurricanes have increased over the last 50 years when it comes to their intensity, frequency and duration. And hurricanes are only expected to grow in intensity as Earth’s temperature rises, impacting human health and safety, damage to property and infrastructure, economic burdens and ecosystem disruption. With that said, we’ve only had access to high-quality satellite data (which enables better tracking and understanding of storms) since the 1970s, and
Essential Steps for Hurricane Cleanup
After a hurricane hits, there are some important steps you’ll need to take to ensure the safety of your property and anyone who will access it.
Call in the pros
If a hurricane damages your home or business, it’s important to call in professionals before taking matters into your own hands. An inspection is the best way to know if it’s safe to enter your property.
Before you attempt to fix anything inside or outside, make sure to seek advice from the right professionals like an
Wear the right gear
If you have the all clear to enter, make sure to wear protective clothing, waterproof footwear, goggles, work gloves and a hardhat to help prevent injury — from falling debris, damaged surfaces, mold and bacteria — when cleaning up your property.
Clean and disinfect anything that got wet
With hurricanes come heavy rains and flooding. And all that
Selecting a Trusted Partner in Hurricane Preparedness and Response
At Republic Services, our team of emergency response and incident command professionals
We know that damage from hurricanes can put people, property, the environment and businesses in danger. That’s why we act quickly with safe, reliable and efficient hurricane solutions to get you back up and running as soon as possible.
Before and after a hurricane strikes, we can help customers with:
- Incident preparedness and planning
Ourdisaster response experts can help you plan for unexpected natural disasters, including hurricanes, to help minimize damage and downtime. - Incident management
In the event of a hurricane, we move swiftly — with a target mobilization time of 2 hours. - Hazardous waste disaster cleanup and decontamination
Our hazmat specialists quickly respond to, contain and clean up after hurricanes to minimize environmental impact with effective, compliant solutions. - Debris and waste removal
Ourroll-off dumpsters can handle a wide array of storm cleanup needs, including the removal of concrete, asphalt, brick, tile, dirt, sand, roofing materials, furniture and tree trimming.
Want to learn more about our emergency response solutions? Call 800.592.5489 to see how we can help you.
