Many of the coastal markets that we serve have experienced hurricanes in the past and we have learned significant lessons from each one – including the importance of a strong and effective response plan. Currently, The Greenery, inc. crews are busy cleaning up across Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina from the aftermath of Hurricane Debby.
Safety is our highest priority at The Greenery, not just for our employee-owners, but also for our clients and their properties. And that’s why we stay prepared for extreme weather 365 days a year. The Greenery, Inc. is on top of storm recovery, by first being on top of storm preparation.
Awareness, along with a personal plan for your property and loved ones prior to hurricane season is absolutely paramount. Business owners, municipalities, and POAs should take time to prepare before an event to minimize losses and reopen as quickly as possible.
The Greenery, Inc.’s response team goes into swift action when a weather event is forecasted:
- Crews across the area are alerted.
- Equipment is checked and prepped for action.
- Communications with emergency response facilitators in the communities are engaged.
- A projected plan of where to be for each client is prioritized.
- Every client is contacted to find out what may need to be addressed on their properties.
The Greenery, Inc.’s Post-Storm Response
The Greenery, Inc. team has credentials for early re-entry into many areas to perform emergency service operations such as identifying safety hazards, clearing roads, and clearing property debris for our clients. We have hundreds of operational teams working from Daytona, Florida all the way up the coast to Charleston, South Carolina that can be mobilized to the specific areas hit hardest by a potential storm. Over the years, we have walked with our clients through many hurricanes and tropical storms.
Our company is equipped with tractors and mini-loaders for moving large tree trunks and limbs. We also have dump trucks and trailers for hauling away debris caused by the storm. This depth of manpower and powerful equipment and machinery makes The Greenery, Inc. one of the best-prepared landscape companies and most equipped to respond to a crisis in the region.
Safety is a driving factor for post-storm recovery. We provide year-round training for our teams to learn about the safe handling of various equipment and power tools that they will use during a crisis. In the event of a storm, The Greenery, Inc. follows OSHA safety standards and works closely with FEMA.
As soon as it was declared safe after Hurricane Debby, our crews were dispatched to begin visiting our client’s properties and assessing damages. And we are dedicated to continuing to safely work hard as we get these communities back to normal.