Keep detailed records of the time spent on each aspect of the process. Keep records of costs of any extra or specialized equipment that needs to be brought in for the cleanup. Keep track of purchases of supplies for the cleanup. Continue to take photographs. Keep track of items that have been destroyed or damaged beyond repair. If items are repairable, retain records of those costs. If you properly kept an ongoing inventory of equipment and supplies, update those inventory records to reflect those changes.

If your onsite records have been damaged, obtain your backup records and continue to back them up offsite as you update everything.

As bad as everything might be, continue to look for bright spots. Be thankful for all that were not hurt or that injuries were not any worse. Look for opportunities for improvement in your planning going forward. What are the opportunities for changes in your building design, operations, or other aspects that can now be improved upon as you turn this disaster around for a better tomorrow? You probably won’t find the silver lining in the clouds if you don’t look for it.

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TPI Turf News May/June 2018