Damage Mitigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The American Red Cross recognizes Paul Davis Restoration, a nationwide network of nearly 350 franchises, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, for its pledge of $500,000 to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP), in addition to their pledge of $500,000 on January 1st, 2024. This announcement comes on the heels of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, two of the worst disaster events in history.

By making a proactive donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief, Paul Davis Restoration helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by these and other disasters big and small across the U.S.

ADGP members, along with their employees and customers, pledge financial and in-kind donations in advance of disasters to power the Red Cross with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology, and critical resources necessary to provide relief and support when needed.

Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross said, “We’re extremely grateful for Paul Davis Restoration’s donations, which ensure that we can continue to build our capacity and resources ahead of time, keep up with the pace of frequent disasters and assist people in their darkest hours.”

In addition to the monetary contribution, Paul Davis Restoration team members supported the American Red Cross through over 250 volunteer hours, including the Red Cross Disaster Action Team, installing smoke alarms through Sound The Alarm, certifying team members in CPR, and hosting blood drives.

During the Sound the Alarm event held around the country last spring, more than 250 homes without alarms were provided with smoke detectors which were installed by both the fire department and local Paul Davis Restoration Team Members.

Throughout the year, as the Red Cross experienced nationwide shortages of blood donations, Paul Davis Restoration responded in commitment to their alignment with the American Red Cross Mission by hosting 22 blood drives, collecting 515 units of blood that could potentially save over 1,545 lives.

“We are thrilled to continue our support of the American Red Cross during one of the biggest times of need in this century,” said Rich Wilson, President, and CEO of Paul Davis Restoration. “We feel particularly aligned with the American Red Cross, and our initial donation of $500,000 in January of this year proved to all of us at Paul Davis Restoration that we have a very similar dedication to providing extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need, and as such are proud and excited to commit this now $1,000,000 to the American Red Cross.”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Paul Davis Restoration will be volunteering for “Sound the Alarm,” an American Red Cross emblematic national movement taking place each spring, to install free smoke alarms in neighborhood homes. These events are part of the Home Fire Campaign, founded in 2014 by the Red Cross to respond to the shocking and heart-breaking fact that every day, seven people die in home fires, most often in homes without working smoke alarms.

Paul Davis Restoration, a nationwide network of nearly 350 franchises, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, pledged $500,000 to the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) in January of this year. This donation helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and small across the U.S.

Randall Minor, an Estimator at the Paul Davis of North Florida location, also took part in an event. “Spreading awareness about fire safety with the Red Cross was a very meaningful and rewarding experience for me. As someone who sees fire damage on a regular basis, I can tell you that the devastation caused by a fire can ruin more than just someone’s property,” added Minor.

“Not everyone is fortunate enough to live in a home with properly installed, functional smoke detectors,” said Barry A’Hearn, Emergency Recovery Coordinator of Paul Davis of the Iowa-Corridor. In my position I see too often how destructive home fires can be; we try help make sure the destruction is limited to property damage and not life and limb.”

Do you have a smoke alarm in your home? Would you like to volunteer in the

Sound the Alarm program in your area? Please go to your local Red Cross Chapter website or to: https://www.redcross.org/sound-the-alarm.html

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The American Red Cross recognizes Paul Davis Restoration, a nationwide network of nearly 350 franchises, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, for its pledge of $500,000 to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). By making a proactive donation to Red Cross Disaster Relief, Paul Davis Restoration helps ensure the organization is prepared to meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and small across the U.S.

ADGP members, along with their employees and customers, pledge financial and in-kind donations in advance of disasters to power the Red Cross with strong infrastructure, trained volunteers, innovative technology, and critical resources necessary to provide relief and support when needed.

Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer at the American Red Cross said, “We’re extremely grateful for Paul Davis Restoration’s donation, which will help ensure that we can continue to build our capacity and resources ahead of time, keep up with the pace of frequent disasters and assist people in their darkest hours.”

“There really is no better sponsorship match for us in 2024,” said Darren Impson, President and Owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Tampa. Impson also heads up the company’s franchisee advisory council where he proposed the idea of a national sponsorship with the American Red Cross. “My office and team have been collaborating with the Red Cross locally for several years. Both organizations have seen a massive uptick in disasters in the past few years.”

“We are thrilled to embark on a meaningful sponsorship with the American Red Cross, as our mutual dedication to providing extraordinary care while serving people in their time of need aligns seamlessly,” added Rich Wilson, President and CEO of Paul Davis Restoration.

Paul Davis Restoration has established their own fundraising site with the goal of increasing their overall donation to the American Red Cross from their initial $500,000 to a total of $1,000,000. To help them reach this goal please go to https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/pauldavis-pub.html/ and give what you can. All proceeds will go to the American Red Cross.