Restoration Services After Winter Weather: Safeguarding Hospitals, Clinics, and Doctor’s Offices

Adrianne Hungerford • February 19, 2025

When ice storms and winter weather come through, hospitals and healthcare facilities find themselves at the mercy of nature's elements. The aftermath of severe weather poses not only the challenge of structural damage but also the heightened risk of infectious diseases spreading. These properties are critical in providing care and must remain operational. Restoration experts can be of critical service in these situations.


The Critical Role of Healthcare Restoration Services

When cold weather and ice occur, structural restoration to any damage is important, but it can pose an elevated risk of infectious diseases spreading. Containing the restoration process by preventing dust and debris from infiltrating the air circulation systems is imperative. In immunocompromised patients, exposure to these contaminants could lead to fatal secondary infections.


The Importance of Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities

Maintaining infection control standards during repairs and restoration is crucial. Technicians working in healthcare facilities should undergo Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) training to ensure they understand the protocols necessary to prevent the spread of diseases.


The Simple Telescopic Airtight Reusable Containment Wall System

Recognizing the need for advanced containment solutions, Guarantee Restoration utilizes the Simple Telescopic Airtight Reusable Containment (STARC) wall system. This cutting-edge technology offers a temporary, negative pressure containment that is ideal for healthcare restoration projects. Widely used across the United States in hospital restoration, the STARC system plays a pivotal role in safeguarding patients and staff.


The STARC Advantage for Healthcare Restoration

The STARC system provides airtight containment, ensuring that construction can be done without the risk of contaminants escaping into critical areas of the facility. This is particularly crucial when thorough disinfection and decontamination processes are essential for a hospital to resume full operations.


At Guarantee Restoration Services, we prioritize infection control to keep healthcare facilities operational after major storms, and other events. Our team is equipped with the proper training, utilizing the STARC Wall System to create secure containment during restoration projects. With a focus on safe and effective cleaning and decontamination processes, we offer a comprehensive solution to ensure the well-being of patients and the continued functionality of healthcare facilities.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Information: Zack Klein Director of Marketing and Business Development 225-753-8682 Zack@247GRS.com Guarantee Restoration Services Launches National Sales Team to Expand Strategic Partnerships Across the Country BATON ROUGE, La. – June 16, 2026 – Guarantee Restoration Services (GRS), a leading full-service restoration contractor serving the Gulf Coast since 1974, is proud to announce the implementation of its new National Sales Team. This strategic initiative marks an exciting step forward in the company’s continued growth and commitment to serving clients and partners on a broader scale. The newly established team will be led by Barrett Dick, Director of National Sales, alongside Zack Klein, Director of Business Development and Marketing. Together, they have played a pivotal role in growing GRS relationships across multiple industries throughout the Gulf Coast and beyond for over a decade. The team also includes newly hired account executives, David Stern and Chad Catalano. “Over the years, we have seen our partnerships and opportunities continue to grow beyond our traditional footprint,” said Zack Klein, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Guarantee Restoration Services. “Creating a dedicated National Sales Team allows us to strengthen those relationships, support our partners on a larger scale, and continue expanding the reach of the GRS brand, while staying true to the service and responsiveness we are known for.” Dick, who will celebrate 10 years with GRS next month, brings extensive industry knowledge and leadership experience to the role. He holds multiple Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) credentials, including Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT), Applied Structural Drying (ASD), Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT), and Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician (FSRT). After graduating from Louisiana State University, Barrett began his professional career with Marucci Sports before joining Guarantee Restoration Services in July 2016. Just weeks into his time with the company, the historic Great Flood of 2016 impacted Southeastern Louisiana, providing him with firsthand experience managing large-scale losses and coordinating restoration efforts for major school districts and commercial clients. Since then, he has helped cultivate business development efforts throughout Louisiana and nationally, working closely with partners in hospitality, education, government, healthcare, and other commercial sectors. “Our focus has always been relationship-driven,” said Dick. “We want our clients and partners to know they have a team they can rely on before, during, and after a disaster. This National Sales Team is another way we are investing in those relationships and positioning Guarantee to better serve organizations wherever they need us.” As part of the expansion, GRS hired David Stern as a National Sales Account Executive. Stern brings more than a decade of high-level sales and relationship management experience from the professional sports industry. Prior to joining our team, he served with the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans organization, where he consistently ranked among the organization’s top sales representatives and generated more than $38 million in multiyear contracts throughout his career. “David’s experience of building relationships, managing high-profile partnerships, and delivering exceptional client service makes him a tremendous addition to our team,” added Klein. “His background and skillset align perfectly with the direction we are heading as a company.” The National Sales Team also includes Chad Catalano, who joined Guarantee Restoration Services in January 2026. Catalano brings nearly two decades of restoration industry experience, with a strong background in sales leadership, project coordination, and relationship development throughout the Southeast and Gulf South regions. Prior to joining GRS, Catalano served as National Sales Manager for ServiceMaster DSI and spent more than 16 years with US Restoration as a Sales and Project Coordinator. Throughout his career, he has built long-standing partnerships while helping clients navigate complex restoration and recovery projects. In addition to his restoration industry experience, Catalano also spent several years as a successful high school baseball coach in the New Orleans area, earning multiple district championships and Coach of the Year honors. His leadership, communication skills, and client-focused approach make him a valuable addition to the growing national team. Guarantee Restoration Services continues to serve clients across Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama with six locations in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, and New Orleans, Louisiana; Gulfport and Jackson, Mississippi; and Mobile, Alabama. 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