48-Hour Emergency Flood Recovery Saves $2M in Equipment
The Challenge
Catastrophic flooding threatened equipment and halted all production
On a Friday evening, a catastrophic water main break flooded Northeast Manufacturing Partners' production facility with over 6 inches of standing water. The flood affected 60% of the manufacturing floor, including critical CNC machining centers, assembly areas, and warehouse space containing finished inventory.
With standing water threatening $2 million in production equipment and $400,000 in finished goods inventory, every hour counted. The facility's production line was completely shut down, costing an estimated $50,000 per day in lost revenue, delayed customer orders, and potential contract penalties.
- 6 inches of standing water covering 60% of facility
- $2 million in production equipment at risk
- $400,000 in finished inventory potentially damaged
- Production halted at $50,000 per day in losses
- 72-hour deadline before mold growth risk
- No in-house emergency response capability
- OSHA compliance required before employee return
- Friday evening occurrence with weekend approaching
Key Problem
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Catastrophic flooding threatened equipment and halted all production...
How We Respond to Emergencies
Emergency Response
Team on-site within 90 minutes with full equipment and trained crew
Extraction & Drying
Complete water removal, equipment protection, industrial dehumidification
Restoration Complete
Facility sanitized, OSHA certified, fully operational
Our Solution
Anderson Cleaning Company received the emergency call at 7:30 PM Friday and had our emergency response team on-site by 9:00 PM—just 90 minutes later. We mobilized 25 crew members with specialized water extraction equipment, including truck-mounted extractors, industrial wet vacuums, and commercial-grade dehumidifiers.
Our first priority was equipment protection. We immediately surrounded critical CNC machines and electrical panels with absorbent barriers, then began systematic water extraction working from the deepest areas outward. By midnight Friday, all standing water was removed and 40 commercial dehumidifiers were strategically positioned throughout the facility.
Services Implemented
- 24/7 emergency response team deployment (25 crew members)
- Industrial water extraction and removal
- Commercial dehumidification (40 units deployed)
- Equipment protection and drying protocols
- Electrical system coordination with plant maintenance
- Microbial testing and verification (ATP testing)
- Complete facility sanitization and disinfection
- OSHA compliance inspection and certification
- Comprehensive photo documentation for insurance
- Project manager coordination with all stakeholders
Implementation
Full program launch with trained staff and customized protocols
The Results
Facility restored in 48 hours, preventing $250K daily losses
- Zero mold growth or secondary water damage
- All production equipment verified operational
- No OSHA compliance issues or safety violations
- Insurance claim approved within 10 days with complete documentation
- Customer contracts maintained with no penalties
- Client retained Anderson for ongoing facility maintenance
- Became case study for insurance carrier's emergency preparedness training
Key Achievement
48hrs
Complete restoration
90-minute initial response, facility fully operational in 48 hours
Additional Results
"When disaster struck Friday evening, Anderson was on-site in 90 minutes with a full emergency response team. They worked around the clock through the weekend and had us operational by Monday morning. Their response saved our equipment, our customer relationships, and potentially our business. This is the kind of partner every facility manager needs."
Jennifer Rodriguez
Plant Manager
Northeast Manufacturing Partners
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