Ashbritt
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Disaster relief |
| Founded | August 1992 Broward County, Florida, U.S. |
| Founder | Randall "Randy" Perkins |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | North America |
Key people | Brittany Castillo CEO Randy Perkins, Chairman |
| Services | Disaster recovery Debris removal, management, reduction, processing, recycling, and disposal Emergency planning Damage mitigation Risk abatement Emergency logistics |
| Website | www |
AshBritt, Inc. is located in Deerfield Beach, Florida and is a company specializing in disaster relief and emergency logistics operations.
History
[edit]The company was originally created to respond to natural disasters and emergencies, particularly in the wake of large hurricanes and storms in the Southeast. Over the years, AshBritt has broadened its scope, expanding its capabilities to include disaster debris management, environmental remediation, site restoration, and support services for both governmental and private sector clients.
AshBritt gained national recognition after responding to some of the most significant natural disasters in recent U.S. history. For example, after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast in 2005, AshBritt was contracted for large-scale cleanup and debris removal, marking a major turning point in the company's growth and visibility. The company was also involved in the recovery efforts following Hurricane Sandy in 2012, working to restore affected areas in the northeastern United States.
In addition to natural disaster recovery, AshBritt has increasingly been involved in responding to other types of emergencies, such as environmental crises and even COVID-19 response operations. During the pandemic, AshBritt provided logistics support and resources for testing and vaccination sites across several states.
AshBritt has developed partnerships with multiple federal, state, and local agencies, including FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and state emergency management offices. This has enabled the company to streamline and coordinate large-scale operations during times of crisis, using advanced logistics and technology to manage response efforts efficiently.
As of today, AshBritt, Inc. is one of the leading disaster response firms in the U.S., well-regarded for its expertise, rapid mobilization, and comprehensive recovery solutions in times of need. Its history of large-scale disaster response has made it a trusted partner for governments and communities facing significant recovery and logistical challenges after disasters.
Overview
[edit]AshBritt is a Florida-based, national rapid-response disaster recovery and special environmental services contractor. AshBritt was founded in 1992 and has managed and executed more than 570 missions ranging from debris management to emergency base camps and temporary facilities. AshBritt has been involved in the debris recovery efforts of over 110 federally declared major disasters in 34 states,[1] beginning with Hurricane Andrew.
Hurricane Katrina
[edit]Following Hurricane Katrina in August 2005, as the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Advanced Contracting Initiative (ACI) contractor for U.S. Region 3, AshBritt was the Initial Response contractor for both Louisiana and Mississippi.
In Mississippi, AshBritt conducted debris removal, hazardous tree mitigation and demolition services in 17 jurisdictions, covering over 8,400 square miles (22,000 km2) and over 175 miles (280 km) inland.
Other Notable Responses
[edit]AshBritt also played a part in assisting with cleanup from Hurricane Sandy, working with at least 15 counties[2] and 43 municipalities[3] in New Jersey to clear around 3 million cubic yards of debris.[4]
In 2016, AshBritt worked across Florida,[5] Georgia,[6] and South Carolina.[7]
AshBritt has also worked on stacking dilapidated and rusted shipping containers along the Arizona border in a controversial last ditch attempt by the outgoing Republican governor, Doug Ducey, to appear tough on immigration and fill intermittent gaps between fencing erected by former president Donald Trump.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Renshaw, Jarrett (March 8, 2013). "Christie defends decision to give no-bid Hurricane Sandy contract to AshBritt". NJ.com. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Lipton, Eric; Semple, Kirk (November 16, 2012). "At Landfill, Storm Cleanup Is Military-Style Effort". The New York Times. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Renshaw, Jarrett (January 13, 2013). "Politically connected Florida firm gets Sandy cleanup contract". NJ.com. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Hayes, Melissa; Reitmeyer, John (February 4, 2013). "N.J. expands Florida company's role in Sandy cleanup despite Katrina suits". NorthJersey.com. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Keever, Jared (October 13, 2016). "CLEARING THE WRECKAGE: County begins to tackle debris removal". Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Quimby, Kelly (March 11, 2017). "Chatham works to repair sites after Hurricane Matthew". Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ McKim, Cooper (March 19, 2017). "Beaufort County Begins Removal of Abandoned Boast post-Hurricane Matthew". Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ Tucson, Melissa del Bosque in (2022-12-11). "Arizona governor builds border wall of shipping crates in final days of office". the Guardian. Retrieved 2022-12-12.