Spectrum Restoration Services

With the recent devastation of Hurricane Irene, Spectrum opted to transport some of our team to help with the flooding.  We’ve been working around the clock to help as many as we can.  There are so many stories to tell, here are a few observations that were made in the wake of the destruction:

1)  Patience is the most precious commodity.  When everyone is under water, and every restoration company is working around the clock, it makes for a difficult situation.  It reminded me to always put myself in the shoes of the other person.  As a home owner, if I had called 15 different restoration companies, and all had the same timeframe of “we’ll get back to you when we can,”  I would be at my wit’s end as well.  Though patience won’t help expedite the process or change thecurrent situation, it does help see the world through a different lens, which can greatly improve your outlook.

2)  Preparation saves you a ton.  We helped many, and the families that faired the best, actually heeded the advice of packing up and going.  Though many homes were still damaged, some were actually able to save valuable items and only deal with the clean up of an empty home.  Trust me, the dealing with a broken home is enough for anyone.  If you add having to throw away all your stuff too, it makes for a disaster no one should have to deal with.  Lesson, heed warnings.

3)  Things are valuable, but life is short.  I know that is so cliche, but that truth probably rang the loudest.  Many families that lost everything, were still so happy to have each other.  It was uplifting to see people band together.  From the Red Cross, to local churches, to friends and family, everyone stepped up and has done something to start piecing back the coast.  All in all, I think that not only do good people exist, but great people are out there too.