Clearinghouse

RIA members across the continent are pitching in and helping one another with labor, equipment, and jobs. With the recent hurricanes, flooding, and other disasters, members helping members has become even more imperative. In response to this need, we have set up a clearinghouse to assist those who "have" connect with those who "need." If you have labor and equipment in the Gulf area, for example, and are available for additional jobs, please list your needs in our "Clearinghouse". If on the other hand, you have customers you cannot serve because your people and/or equipment are already allocated to projects on hand, list your needs on our form as well.

• To view the current Clearinghouse Activity listing, click here. (RIA members only)

• To be added to the Clearinghouse Activity listing, complete the Clearinghouse Sign-Up form.

Gulf States' Guidelines & Licensing Information

If you are looking for work in the Gulf States affected by the recent hurricanes, be certain to check the State Guidelines and Licensing Information for Contractors and Subcontractors:

• The Alabama State Licensing Board for General Contractors
  
• Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors
  
• Mississippi State Board of Contractors
  
• The Texas Licenses, Permits and Registrations

News and Resources

• 2008 RIA Flood Cleanup Release
  
• RIA Evacuation Release
  
• Clean-Up Tips for After the Flood
  
• RIA's Hurricane Guidelines for Volunteers
  
• National Emergency Resource Center Closes
  
• Initial Restoration for Flooded Buildings
  
• The ABC's of Returning to Flooded Buildings
  
• Contractor Preparation Tips
  
• Property Owners Guide to Floor Repair
  
• Restoration Tips For Hurricane Victims.
  By Martin L. King, CR, ASA, RIA Technical Advisor

• RIA Assists FEMA in Developing Recovery Advisories
• Disaster Firms Respond to Katrina's Devastation
  (RIA Press Release: 9/6/2005)

• Emergency Tips (English)
  
• Emergency Tips (Spanish)