SERVPRO of Virginia Beach got the call to send our Disaster Recovery Team to Louisiana

9/13/2016 (Permalink)

Storm Disaster on 1 street in Louisiana

At first we believed we were traveling to Louisiana to help restore the flood damage

….We found we were restoring more than homes, we were restoring Lives

I am so honored to have been a part of SERVPRO of Virginia Beach’s Disaster Recovery Team and even more honored to work for a company like SERVPRO.  Within hours SERVPRO had mobilized the largest restoration team to go to Louisiana.  Over 2,000 SERVPRO employees, hundreds of trucks and equipment and the best experience and knowledge in the industry made way to the devastated regions of Louisiana.  Most of you have heard me talk about our capabilities and strength in numbers but this time I was a part of it and experienced it first hand.  To say I was WOWED is an understatement.  Every corner, every road bled green and orange as SERVPROs from across the country gathered together to restore homes and lives.  It was amazing to see and the best part was the hugs, smiles and thumbs up we received from the Louisiana residents.  I am especially proud of the hardworking crew of SERVPRO of Virginia Beach, working 12 to 14 hour days with little sleep and a huge determination to do the job right and to quickly help those in need.

Our Disaster Recovery Team consisted of myself, Jason Cheracles, Wally Anderton, Ben Wynkoop, LaNese Holiday, Malcolm Williams, Bryce Games, Esteban Casillas, Kris Spell, Stephan Spell, Jerry Noell and Robert Kite.  We aren’t just saying SERVPRO is the best, we are living it.  I am a proud employee of SERVPRO of Virginia Beach.  And when you need us, we will be there to make it like it never even happened.