Disaster Recovery

How BMS CAT Restored a Hotel After a 2-Alarm Fire

When a two-alarm fire broke out at a large hotel, swift action was critical to minimizing damage and disruption. BMS CAT responded in under 45 minutes, arriving on-site to assess the situation and begin stabilizing the property. This immediate response helped protect the building from further loss. That same night, the local BMS CAT…

Would Your Staff Know Their Role in a Disaster?

In this episode of Critical Response Stories, Kacie Chappell shares a hard truth many organizations face too late: a business continuity plan is only as strong as the people carrying it out. Kacie has seen that the most successful recoveries start long before the storm hits. They begin with preparation, practice, and a clear…

How One Florida GM Managed Two Hurricanes in Two Weeks

On this episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis sits down with Shadira Jones, General Manager of BMS CAT’s Tampa office, to talk about resilience, leadership, and preparation during back-to-back hurricanes that hit the Florida coast. With less than two years at BMS CAT under her belt, Shadira was thrust into emergency…

Rebuilding After the Tornado with One Call

In April 2023, a powerful tornado tore through Shawnee, Oklahoma, leaving a trail of destruction—including severe damage to Valir Physical Therapy’s local facility. Half the building was left standing, the other half shredded beyond use. But before Valir staff even arrived on site, BMS CAT was already there. “They beat me to the site,”…

How BMS CAT Cleared an Amazon Warehouse After a Fire

In this installment of Restoration Journeys, we highlight Thomas Malone’s firsthand account of a crisis at his Amazon warehouse and how BMS CAT’s swift response made all the difference. Arriving for his shift early one morning, Thomas was met with flashing lights and an unexpected disaster—a lithium battery had ignited a fire in the…

From Crisis to Recovery: How BMS CAT Helps After a Fire

In this episode of Inside Restoration & Recovery, host Martha Lewis sits down with Cole Coulson, Vice President of Sales for BMS CAT, to explore the company’s front-line efforts during the recent Southern California wildfires and share practical guidance for property owners facing disasters. Cole opens by recalling his first moments on the ground…

The Art of Communication in Disaster Recovery

Clear messaging and coordinated teams become lifelines when communities face their most devastating moments

How Do Disaster Recovery Teams Manager Catastrophic Winter Storms?

Emergency response teams rely on regional coordination and rapid resource deployment to overcome winter weather obstacles

Prepare and Recover Your Commercial Property This Winter with BMS Cat

Property managers who understand their building's critical systems gain invaluable seconds when disasters strike

How Does Technology Empower Disaster Response?

Real-time visibility during recovery efforts allows disaster victims to regain control and make critical decisions when they need them most

Creating and Enhancing Network Resilience Can Curtail Threats From Natural Disasters

Building stronger infrastructure today can mean the difference between network failure and survival when natural disasters strike

Restoring Puerto Rican History After Hurricane Maria

A specialized recovery operation salvaged thousands of damaged cultural artifacts and historical records from Puerto Rico's most important institution