Comprehensive Disaster Recovery Guidance - TruckAndTools.Com

Discover expert disaster recovery guidance from TruckAndTools.Com. Navigate federal and state policies, manage home repairs, and access resources to oversee reconstruction projects. Join our supportive community for practical solutions and advocacy.

Navigating the complexities of federal and state policies for disaster recovery can be overwhelming. I'm Murray Wennerlund, experienced in disaster recovery policy, process, and procedures because I have successfully navigated the disaster survivors' repair and rebuild process. Here, I'm dedicated to providing clear and comprehensive guidance to help you understand and navigate these policies effectively.

My mission is to empower homeowners affected by disasters with the knowledge and resources they need to manage and/or oversee their own home repair and reconstruction projects without the backbreaking labor typically associated with this industry. I aim to help you understand when it's necessary to call in a crew of laborers, a single skilled tradesman, or both.

What I Offer:

  • Policy Navigation: Detailed explanations and updates on federal and state disaster recovery policies, including FEMA, HUD, and other relevant agencies.
  • Policy Review: I often check state and local municipalities integrity by reviewing local policy and comparing it directly with federal policy and formal training materials. Keeping state managers open and transparent forces honest and equal efforts for all impacted by disasters. 
  • Self-Management Guides: Step-by-step guides, checklists, and resources to help you manage your home repair and reconstruction projects.
  • Community Townhall Support: A platform for sharing experiences, advice, and tips with others going through similar challenges.

My Goals:

  • Explain the processes that are created to be complicated and obscure by simplifying the process of understanding and providing examples of "How To". 
  • Provide practical solutions for home repair and reconstruction.
  • Help you determine when to bring in laborers or skilled tradesmen.
  • Foster a supportive community for disaster recovery.
  • Advocate for your household when all other avenues have failed to provide the desired results. 

Join me and take control of your disaster recovery repair, rebuild, mitigation to become overall stronger than before the event. 

Fire, smoke blocking and air sealing between floors in a home.

By Murray Wennerlund

When a duct passes through a second-story floor, across an 18-inch space, and vents into a drywall ceiling below, there are a few critical steps to follow to ensure proper sealing, fireblocking, and structural integrity.

How to Fail Your Municipality's Residential Block and Tie Inspection.

By Murray Wennerlund

These are some of the most common mistakes that municipal residential building inspectors encounter during inspections. Ensuring compliance with the applicable codes can help avoid these failures and ensure a safe electrical system.

Public Outreach Notice: Seeking Information on Solution 1 Restore Louisiana Home Warranty Program issues.

By Murray Wennerlund

Were you pressured by a contractor to sign off on repairs after the 2020-2021 disasters? We are investigating contractor fraud in the Restore Louisiana Program. Contact us confidentially to report your experience.