Disaster Relief Preparedness
Michael Orlando, First On Site Property Restoration, Legacy Owner/Branch Sales Manager
Thanks to GNOEA member George Messing, Owner Messina’s Catering, for hosting this week’s networking event for GNOEA members at the The Basin St. Station!
In 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Orlando launched Emergency Restoration, Inc. which they owned and operated until 2022. On November 1, 2022 Emergency Restoration, Inc. was officially purchased by First Onsite Property Restoration. Mr. Orlando’s roll at First Onsite is to maintain his legacy clients, serve as branch sales manager and overall mentor to the branch staff. First Onsite Property Restoration is a global leader with more than 100 brick and mortar locations and several thousand employees. First Onsite has quickly become one of the industries largest independently owned restoration companies by both acquisitions and grass root growth. Throughout Mr. Orlando’s career he has held most all restoration continuing education credentials, attended 100’s of classroom hours, written several articles, been featured in industry publications, featured on local TV following Hurricane Katrina, been keynote speaker, served as advisor and educator to the insurance industry, served as third party expert and so much more. He regularly participates in none profit charity events. Some of the clients served by Mr. Orlando are Municipalities, School Districts, Hospitals, Hotels and Office buildings. His expertise focuses on fire, water & mold damage mitigation processes and procedures.
Mr. Orlando informed the membership important steps to be prepared for a disaster that includes routine inspections, routine maintenance, repairs and risk assessment & elimination, having sufficient & proper insurance. Michael also shared important tips for after a disaster which includes knowing your insurance coverages & point of contact, know your authority & obligations, know your tenants’ obligations if any, have access & codes to tenant space if any, know building owners & have a point of contact for them, and have recovery resources.
Please click here to view Michael Orlando’s presentation.
Membership
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Thank You & Announcements
Q1 2024 dues reminder.
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Upcoming Meeting Schedule
- February 11- State of the Union Membership Only Meeting
- February 18- Jason Neville, Lafitte Greenway
- February 25- Charles Carriere, Carriere Consulting
- March 4- No Meeting, Happy Mardi Gras
- March 11- TBD
- March 18- Ricky Ostry, Glass Half Full, Commercial Sales Representative, Board meeting to follow
- March 25- TBD
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