Building a New Community After a Disaster

When society is affected by a natural disaster, the community comes together, others reach out assistance, and everyone works together to regain stability in life.

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No one can protect himself or herself from a disaster, it is completely imminent and typically it is a “luck of the draw” type situation.

As we look throughout history, it is true that many new business models arose after a hardship or time of need.  Mother Nature would affect society and we would be forced to restructure our lives.  We would have to start over from the ground up.  This proved to be beneficial because it allowed new types of creative ideas to blossom, and it allowed cities or companies to gain a better name, because many were sub-par. 

When it comes to a natural disaster, areas can be devastated for miles on end.  When this happens, smart business owners will swoop in to “save the day” and the top priority in a community is now disaster restoration.  Disaster restoration plans will then include a plethora of services and options for the landscape, structures, and the society as a whole. 

Building From The Ground Up

Thus the planning begins and multiple crews will come together to get things rolling.  Housing planners will construct a community organized plan that would provide affordable housing in the affected area.  The development would typically cater to the middle-income groups.  The sizing of some of the residential flats would be between 800 and 1600 square foot.  Versatile floor plans, clean community platforms and some great access to public transportation options.

Additionally, the stores in the area would provide all the basic choices that a planned community would benefit from.  If they were by the sea, or they were secluded in the woods, new stores would accommodate the needs of tourists and locals.  The main developer would envision a plan of excellence, one that could help a young family find a community, that offered safety, cleanliness, integration and access.

Developers, architects, cleanup crews and disaster crews would work together to push and support each other.  The plan would be on an aggressive timeline and the manpower capabilities of a disaster restoration crew would play a big part.

Working Together with Knowledge Share

Big time keys to this venture is the knowledge share, from the various parties and workers.  Not so long ago, it was uncommon for any type of knowledge share in the business environment.  Companies kept to themselves and they did not work together.  Because of this, many projects were duplicated across the country, each starting with the typical blank white board.  Creating a design from almost nothing proves that these companies must have the skills to do what they do.

The knowledge base of restoration crews now is updated on a weekly basis.  Project types, advancements and modifications are communicated across the entire line of project managers, and sometimes even between different companies. Each project manager can and does have knowledge gained by a project that made them learn from experience. Experience offers knowledge; knowledge creates wisdom.

Working with a disaster restoration crew can really bring together your community.  Now days, they are very communicative and inclusive between each other.  Many almost look forward to their assistance because they provide so much expertise and knowledge of how to provide for and bring a sense of security back into the area. Next time you are faced with a natural disaster, look for a local company to assist you whether it be your home, company, or entire community.