How Mississippi’s Climate Accelerates Water Damage

Christy Jones Huff • June 24, 2026

In Jackson and throughout Central Mississippi, water damage just hits differently. Between the humidity, aging infrastructure, severe storm activity, and drainage challenges, the moisture problems here escalate fast. 


At Guarantee Restoration Services, our Jackson team sees it every day. 


Humidity Creates Hidden Moisture Problems 

One of the biggest factors is high humidity. In Mississippi, buildings don’t naturally dry out quickly on their own. Even after standing water is removed, moisture can stay trapped inside walls, flooring, insulation, and structural materials for days if professional drying doesn’t begin immediately. That creates the perfect environment for mold growth, swelling materials, warped flooring, and lingering odor issues. 


“People are often surprised by how quickly moisture spreads through a building here,” said Jackson Mitigation Manger, Mary Beth Burden. “What may look like a small issue on the surface can already be affecting hidden areas behind the scenes.” 


Aging Infrastructure Adds to the Problem 

The Jackson area also has many older commercial and residential properties. Aging plumbing systems, older roofs, outdated HVAC systems, and deferred maintenance can turn what seems like a minor leak into a major restoration project very quickly. Especially during Mississippi summers where the heat and moisture work together against the structure. 


Storm Activity Creates Additional Risk 

Storm activity adds a new layer of risk. Central Mississippi regularly experiences severe thunderstorms, tornados, flash floods, and hurricanes pushing inland from the Gulf Coast. Even when storms don’t directly hit Jackson, properties throughout the area still deal with roof damage, flooding, and widespread water intrusion from heavy rainfall. 


Why Fast Response Times Matter 

“Response times really matter,” said Christy Jones Huff, Jackson Business Development Representative. “If mitigation is delayed, the situation can escalate quickly from a regular water cleanup into demolition. You also will have mold concerns, contents damage, and then reconstruction.” 


That’s especially true for schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, churches, industrial properties, and commercial buildings where downtime becomes expensive fast. 


Professional Mitigation Makes the Difference 

In Mississippi, restoration is often less about simply removing water and more about aggressively controlling the environment before the heat and humidity create secondary damage. 


That’s exactly why professional mitigation matters. If you have a property damage emergency in the Jackson area or any of our other service areas along the Gulf Coast, call our team of professionals, where 24/7 isn’t just a number…it’s a GUARANTEE! 

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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. With the implementation of its National Sales Team, GRS is further expanding its ability to support partners across the country through large-loss response, catastrophe recovery, and national account relationships. The company specializes in water, fire, mold, storm, and biohazard restoration, as well as reconstruction and pre-loss planning services. For more information about Guarantee Restoration Services, visit www.GuaranteeRestoration.com or call 1-800-349-HELP (4357).
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