National Disaster Recovery Nonprofit, Compass 82, Takes Official First Step In Helping Texans And Preparing Others
New organization's first of many unique "blueprints" intends to expedite and simplify sustainable recovery for home owners
TOMS RIVER, N.J., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass 82, a new national nonprofit organization, is leveraging its extensive experience in fast-tracking disaster recovery to introduce its initiative to simultaneously expedite sustainable recovery for homeowners affected by Hurricane Harvey's flood waters and prepare others for the potentially damaging effects of impending storm Irma.
Compass 82 Founder and Executive Director Susan Marticek said, "While working on the ground in emergency management and disaster recovery for almost two decades, the common thread I've personally seen among displaced and devastated homeowners is severe mental and emotional overwhelm, which, naturally hinders their ability to think and respond clearly."
Enter the company's first of what will be an unfolding series of easy-to-follow, step-by-step, one-page "blueprints" designed to guide homeowners through the most important steps of the recovery process.
"The lack of succinct and organized protocol for aiding these vulnerable people makes it extremely challenging for them to understand how to obtain what they are eligible for as homeowners," Marticek continued. "Our goal is to simplify the recovery process by breaking down the necessary steps for all stages of recovery in a way that is easy and comprehensible for all parties involved from the onset of disaster to complete, sustainable recovery. I believe this simplified approach has the potential to get homeowners back in their homes and on their feet in a significantly shorter timeframe than what we've seen with previously catastrophic storms Sandy and Katrina."
The initial Compass 82 blueprint, "Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim," can be accessed on its official website.
About Compass 82
With a combined 65+ years experience in on the ground emergency management, insurance adjustment, expedited claims facilitation, legality training, home-building, hands-on education and training, and support network programming, Compass 82 aims to be a pioneer in national disaster recovery, delivering accelerated, comprehensive and proven solutions, tools and resources that systematically bridge homeowners, insurance companies, nonprofits, and government agencies to fast-track sustainable recovery.
About Susan Marticek
Compass 82 was founded by disaster recovery expert Susan Marticek who has worked passionately in emergency management for 18 years with key positions at the American Red Cross, FEMA and the Ocean County Long Term Recovery Group (OCLTRG). Her dedicated assistance in recovery efforts for 9/11 and Hurricanes Katrina and Irene equipped her with effective knowledge, guidance and leadership, which yielded a broad network of mental, emotional and financial support for 5,000+ displaced individuals and more than $12 million to homeowners affected by Hurricane Sandy.
For more information and announcements from Compass 82 and to follow their latest disaster recovery efforts, visit their website, Facebook Page, and Twitter account.
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