Ep 087: Prepare For the Storm Or Get Crushed w/ Ken Siders
Welcome to Restoration Domination, the podcast where we bring you all the latest news, trends, and insights from the world of restoration. In this episode, our host Rico Garcia Jr is joined by a special guest, Ken Siders, a Structural Environmentalist with years of experience in storm chasing. In this episode, Ken shares his valuable insights on the importance of being prepared before heading out to a disaster scene. From building your network before you go to knowing when you should arrive at the scene, Ken shares his top strategies for making the most of your time on the ground. With years of experience as a storm chaser, Ken has seen it all. From hurricanes to tornadoes, he knows what it takes to stay safe and get the job done. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of storm chasing with Rico Garcia Jr and Ken Siders in this episode of Restoration Domination. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more exciting content!
What We Talk About
- Who is Ken Siders
- Disastrous Experiences
- Tools to Bring
- Dispatch Timing
- Dispatch Sweet Spots
- Commonly Forgotten Things
- Insurance Field Adjusters
- What Should A Pro Know
- Keeping Record
Biggest Takeaways
- Be Prepared or Get Crushed
- Timing is Important, know when to arrive
- Build your network before you arrive
Find our Guest
Phone Number: 850-348-3429
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-siders-881b4531/
Website:
https://www.goeta.app
Your Guest's Personal Bio
EXPERIENCE ETA Senior Environmental Consultant (Present) Housecheck National Senior Vice President of Environmental Services Structural Environmentalist - 20+ years Environmental Consultant for the Navy, Air Force TSA Building Contractor - Commercial and Residential Building Inspector Expert Witness - Structural Environmental Disaster Response - Essential Responder Services Disasters Advisory Board Member - Science Counsel Restoration Industry Association PROJECTS OF NOTE 2013 International Solar House Decathlon Datong, China Lead Contractor for a joint project involving Beijing University and University of Illinois solar house decathlon. 2016 Hurlburt Field - Military Base Indoor Air Quality Testing and Consultation High Security Anti-Terrorism Cyber Warfare Unit 2016 Tyndall Air Force Base Hazmat consultation military housing - 2016 NAS Panama City (Naval Base) Hazmat consultation military housing - Biohazard material clean up consultation 2016 NEDU - Naval Experimental Diving Unit - Panama City Beach Florida Hazmat consultation 2017 Hurricane Irma - Naples, FL Disaster Response Water Categorization Testing and Assessment for over 1 million sq feet of commercial and residential buildings
2017 NWFL Regional Airport - Air Control Tower Environmental Consultation FAA with solutions to water damage and construction defects in the control tower and associated structures 2018 Hurricane Michael - FL Panhandle Disaster Response Water Categorization Testing and Assessment for 900 homes and businesses with water damage due to hurricane activity. 2018 Hurricane Florence - Charleston, S. Carolina Disaster Response Water Categorization Testing and Assessment for 350 condominium units at Saint Regis Resort Topsail. 2019 Hurricane Dorian - Baker’s Bay, Bahamas Disaster Response Water Categorization Testing and Assessment for 200 estates, partially or totally affected due to hurricane activity 2021 Texas Freeze Disaster Response Water Categorization Testing and Assessment for 1200 homes and commercial structures with water damage due to the freeze 2021 Lafourche Parish Government Buildings Environmental Assessment and Protocol production for 65 Government buildings 2022 Hurricane Ian Currently involved in Disaster Response Water Categorization Testing and Assessment for residential and commercial structures PUBLICATIONS AND PAPERS Published: Complete Testing Contrasted with Spot Testing, Cleaning and Restoration Magazine, June 2018 Vol.55 No.5 Case Study - HVAC Mycotoxin Assessment & Deactivation, July 2021 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and EDUCATION Certified Mold Professional CMP #54 FL Mold Assessor #MRSA2017 FL Mold Remediator #MRSR3675 TX Mold Assessment Consultant #MAC1788 Registered Third Party Evaluator RTPE #32 Applied Microbial Remediation Technician AMRT Commercial Drying Specialist CDS Hazwoper 40 Hr Infiltration and Duct Leakage Professional BPI #5060054 Residential and Commercial Contractor RB0067053 EDUCATION/TRAINING 2004 MCB Environmental Microbiology TEACHING Environmental Assessment Instructor Housecheck National
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