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. 

Why Hiring a Licensed Contractor in Louisiana May Actually Harm Homeowners More Than Help.

By Murray Wennerlund

You've most likely heard all the hype: hire a licensed contractor and verify their license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, LSLBC for short. The state says this protects you from unlicensed contractors.

Ensuring Quality: Navigating Contractor Selection and Avoiding Labor Brokers.

By Murray Wennerlund

Learn effective methods for selecting quality contractors and avoiding labor brokers in home construction. Manage home repair and reconstruction projects efficiently, ensuring skilled trades and maintaining oversight for high-quality results.

HUD CDBG-DR Rulings on Duplication of Benefit (DOB) Sources

By Murray Wennerlund

Understanding what HUD determines as Duplication of Benefits (DOB) and the guidance provided by HUD offices may not align with what your State's Office of Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit understands. Are they working in your interest?