Disaster Recovery

Fisher Construction is a full-service, single-source contractor able to coordinate and deliver turnkey emergency response, environmental remediation, and recovery and restoration services. We can minimize the worry and confusion surrounding a client’s recovery, restoration, and build-back needs following a major event. Through our own resources and through our teaming partners, we will ensure that these vital offerings are handled professionally, completely, and expertly. Emergency Water/Ice – Supplies of water in gallon, 2-ltr bottles, or bulk potable water tankers; supplies of bagged ice (50-100lb), reefers/fridges, as needed, delivered to a central distribution points within 24 hours. Logistical managers and POD supervisors to oversee the orderly distribution and tracking of provisions.

Emergency Housing – Secured temporary housing and turnkey base camps to support local and out-of-area relief workers, representatives and residents can be established within 48-72 hours following a major event. Base camps will be scaled and equipped to meet event scenarios. Hard-sided and soft-sided tents, CONEX systems, or other modular structures can be supplied and fully managed. Mobile Kitchen and Shower Units – As an extension to camps or as specific areas, these units, serving for disaster support workers, local representatives, and residents can be delivered, set up, and powered by generators within 48 hours. Multiple configurations and output available. Full oversight and maintenance of facilities.

Canteen, Commissary and Meals Ready to Eat (MRE) – Full canteen and commissary services, serving hot breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as mid-rations can be established, and expanded to support local relief representatives, workers, volunteers and residents; MREs and heater meals can also be distributed systematically.

Emergency Power Generation – Temporary power generation for critical facilities can be delivered, set up, and maintained if the normal power supply is disrupted. Emergency light towers can be delivered and distributed throughout the affected area and work sites. Light Sources – Provision of light and power sources within 24 hours of request from the Authority. Capable of supplying these items to multiple locations simultaneously without interruption. Supply of necessary light towers and power plants site-wide, as required. Satellite Service/Communication Infrastructure – Satellite telecommunication service can be supplied, to a greater or lesser extent, contingent on the magnitude of the event and scope of damage.

Services will support telephone and online internet access. Various equipment/configurations available depending on scenario. Emergency Fuel Supply – Through strategic coordination and partnerships with wholesale fuel distributors, fuel can be supplied immediately and as necessary to maintain continuity of vital services.

Temporary Offices, Warehousing, and Container Storage – Mobile command centers, temporary offices, critical document and asset warehousing, and storage containers (CONEX or other) can be supplied in any configuration to meet local needs. Temporary prison facilities can also be delivered and maintained. POD Manpower & Equipment – All necessary manpower, management organization, equipment and supplies (i.e., forklifts, pallet jacks, lighting, hygiene stations, traffic devices, trash collections, etc.), community relations and security personnel, and other provisions to safely and efficiently deliver water, ice, meals, tarps, food supplies or any other commodity or supplies. Emergency Barge Transport – When major bridges and access routes to areas surrounded by water are damaged and transportation is impeded due to storm damage, vital equipment and supplies may require transport by barge. Multiple major vendors and subcontractors are committed to Fisher Construction.

Emergency Roof Tarping, and Repair – Coordination and work of temporarily patching roofs when permanent repairs cannot be made immediately, mitigating further damage. Multiple, experienced crews can be deployed. Also, distributing tarps to residents from PODs. Fire Suppression Support – Provision of water trucks and personnel as necessary to augment local water supply systems. Trucks with minimum capacities of 2000 gallons, which are filled and outfitted with valves compatible with fire hose connections meeting NFPA standards.

Fisher Construction is well-versed in all aspects of debris management operations. This encompasses emergency push operations for critical facility and priority route clearance; right-of-way debris collection; curbside segregation; DMS reduction, recycling and final disposal; permitting; DMS site closeout; and final reconciliation and auditing. Fisher Construction understands that operations with the client must be conducted in a symbiotic manner with full transparency.

Emergency Road Clearance (Push Operations) Fisher Construction will mobilize an established management team and necessary resources immediately to initiate and conduct, under a supplied plan, emergency road clearance of debris (“first push”) from pre-specified primary transportation routes as soon as it is safe to enter work zones (generally, within 6 to 12 hours or sooner). Street clearance is accomplished by removing large debris from public roads, complexes and stacking it on public rights-of-way (ROW). Generally, debris will not be collected during this stage, though under extraordinary circumstances debris removal may be conducted. Fisher Construction immediately determines the scope of work required, activate sufficient resources, and mobilize manpower and equipment. The primary goal here is to create immediate safe passage for emergency response vehicles and equipment. Mechanized rubber-tired lifting and pushing equipment and specialized ground labor with chainsaws and other hand tools are used to complete this phase of work. Estimates from the initial damage survey will determine the required response necessary to facilitate a rapid recovery.

Right of Way (ROW) Debris Collection Our prime task for our jurisdictions in a disaster will be debris collection and removal from the public right-of-ways and other public property. Fisher Construction will begin mobilizing personnel, materials, and equipment to or near the geographic area in a coordinated effort with the jurisdiction as soon as a disaster event is deemed imminent in order to respond within a timely manner of the NTP. The initial damage assessment typically determines the areas with the greatest needs. We prioritize our crew assignments around these needs. We will conduct strategic meetings with the jurisdiction and all collection crews prior to dispatch. The jurisdiction is notified continually of all progress, and any special requests they may have are swiftly and appropriately addressed. Generally, all disaster generated debris on public property and public rights-of-way, including debris placed on rights-of-way by residents, is eligible for collection. Ultimately, however, the jurisdiction and/or FEMA will determine debris eligibility on the project. Given the typical diverse make-up of a debris stream, vegetative debris is segregated from non-eligible and eligible debris to the best extent possible at the loading site. Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris, mixed debris, and other non-hazardous debris is separated further at the disposal site.

Curbside Segregation

Curbside segregation of debris is required prior to debris removal when not previously accomplished by property owners. Typical segregation categories include household garbage, construction debris, vegetative debris, household hazardous wastes, white goods, and electronics. The crew composition for Fisher Construction’s response team has been developed through years of experience and assessment. The typical crew composition offers the highest degree of professionalism, safety, and efficiency available in the disaster response services industry. The typical Debris Segregation Crew (DSC) and equipment is comprised of: 1 Supervisor (with proper safety gear), 3 Laborers (with proper safety gear), 1 Skid Steer Loader with grapple (rubber tired).

Debris Management Site Operations

The topography and soil/substrate conditions should be evaluated to determine best DMS site layout. When planning site preparation, Fisher Construction think of ways to make restoration easier. For example, if the local soils are very thin, the topsoil can be scraped to bedrock and stockpiled in perimeter berms. Upon site closeout, the uncontaminated soil can be spread to preserve the integrity of the tillable soils. Fisher Construction will use our DMS site baseline data checklist before operations begin and use those during and after to ensure that site conditions are properly documented. Fisher Construction holds maintaining and restoring the natural environment to the same condition at which time it was utilized to one of the highest priorities.

Fisher Construction conducts the following reduction operations for the respective debris streams:

Vegetative (grinding or burning) Trees, logs, limbs, brush, and stumps C&D (separate metals and HHW. Reduce through sorting, separation and compaction) Lumber, roofing materials, structural steel, siding, drywall, carpets, furnishings Household Hazardous Waste (separate from debris stream and segregate in containment area) Paint, propane, bleach, pesticides, fertilizers, aerosol cans Mixed (separate vegetative, C&D and HHW then reduce as indicated above) Commingled debris of all types DMS Site Closeout Fisher Construction will coordinate the following closeout steps with each jurisdiction to comply with all local, state, and federal regulations: Coordinate with local and State officials responsible for construction, real estate, contracting, project management, and legal counsel regarding requirements and support for implementation of a site remediation plan. Establish an independent testing and monitoring program. Fisher Construction is responsible for environmental restoration of both public and leased sites. Fisher Construction will also remove all debris from sites for final disposal at landfills prior to closure.

Reference appropriate and applicable environmental regulations.

• Prioritize site closures.
• Schedule closeout activities.
• Determine separate protocols for ash, soil and water testing.
• Develop decision criteria for certifying satisfactory closure based on limited baseline information.
• Develop administrative procedures and contractual arrangements for closure phase.
• Inform local and State environmental agencies regarding acceptability of program and established requirements.
• Designate approving authority to review and evaluate Fisher Construction closure activities and progress.
• Retain staff during closure phase to develop site-specific remediation for sites, as needed, based on information obtained from the closure checklist.

Fisher Construction assures that any jurisdiction in which we operate a DMS it will be properly remediated. There will be significant costs associated with this operation as well as close scrutiny by the local press and environmental groups. Site remediation will go smoothly if baseline data collection and site operation procedures are followed. Fisher Construction has operated more than 50 DMS sites at one time and is able to consider all environmental factors that may be affected by the project.