EI's hurrican response team (left to right), Jeff Finnegan, CEM; Vince Maisto, CIH; Eric Cureton; Scott Mabry; James Madison; Phil Fincher, CIH) Capabilities:  The EI Group, Inc. (EI) has decades of experience responding to water intrusion in all forms, including post hurricane water damage consulting.  Our work within a network of engineers, remediation firms and General Contractors allows us to quickly mobilize experienced response teams into action as the need for diverse skills becomes evident.  This gives us a strong approach to sensible storm damage response.   Feet on the Ground:  EI's disaster response teams mobilized and were onsite in Houston, Texas within 24 hours of Hurricane Ike’s landfall.  Our mobile response teams consist of fully self-sustained RV’s staffed with Certified Industrial Hygienists, environmental scientists, asbestos inspectors and mold assessors.  These teams maintain a full complement of assessment equipment onsite, including sampling media, moisture meters and infrared and digital cameras.  We are teamed with experienced remediation contractors allowing us to provide turnkey clean-up solutions for our clients.  Our Clients:  Our clients consist of commercial property owners/managers, municipalities, financial institutions, and retail chains. Comprehensive Assessment Services:  In the wake of any major storm, indoor air quality (IAQ) issues resultant from moisture intrusion become of increasing concern.   The EI Group  provides comprehensive assessment services, from initial building screening, to air testing, problem building resolution, and litigation support.  Our scientists have advised NIOSH, CDC and other federal agencies, on indoor air quality concerns, and have conducted hundreds of problem building investigations. Let EI professionals assist you in providing effective building management services, including: Investigate site for sources of moisture/water intrusion Collect air, bulk, or tape-lift, or swab samples for mold/fungi Generate list of contaminated and/or potentially contaminated materials based upon room-by-room visual inspection. Prepare a written report containing a discussion of all observations and findings of the study. Provide general recommendations for immediate and long term corrective action. Certified industrial hygienist (CIH) prepare a written work plan which will incorporate the scope of work as well as remediation guidelines as established by the US EPA and other agencies. Cost estimates for completion of remediation activities. Develop exposure assessments for health professionals evaluating impact on human health. Provide post remediation verification and sampling following the completion of remediation activities For more information on EI's storm damage response services, please do not hesitate contact Mr. Chris Murray, CIH, at 800 -717 3472.