48 Hour Rule…Losses Do Not Get Better With Time!
Tracks
Breakout Session 8
| Monday, January 13, 2025 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
| Driftwood 1 |
Overview
Driftwood 1
Details
What is done (and is not done) in the first 48 hours after a large or small disaster event influences how successful the entire recovery process will be, including impacts on costs and timelines. This presentation covers typical initial response and recovery efforts by campus auxiliary facilities and how those decisions impact the entire process. It also explores how the 80/20 rule can apply to initial recovery efforts. Using examples and case studies from actual large-scale disasters, as well as small- and medium-sized everyday losses, this presentation will help attendees understand typical incident development, common issues and challenges, and best practices to shorten timelines, reduce loss of use, and lower overall recovery costs. Through participation in this course, auxiliary organization will better understand how informed preplanning and response can lead to a smoother recovery process and overall cost reductions. The presentation consists of an engaging verbal presentation accompanied by many informative photographs of real-world crises. The slides effectively punctuate and illustrate key concepts, allowing attendees to more fully understand typical recovery challenges and solutions.
Speaker
Brian Foote
National Account Manager
Belfor
48 Hour Rule…Losses Do Not Get Better With Time!
Biography
Brian Foote has been involved with the disaster recovery industry for over 30 years, working closely with Colleges, Universities, Libraries, and other major facilities. He has his M.B.A., WRT, AMRT (Applied Microbial Remedial Technician), and, Health Care Construction certificate. Brian was directly involved in major recovery efforts after Hurricane Sandy, the 2014 east coast deep freezes, Hurricanes Harvey and Irma in 2017, the Polar Vortex and Hurricane Irma in 2021, Hurricane Ian in 2022, the California firestorms of 2017-2022, and other major disasters. He gives presentations across the country on Disaster Recovery topics.
Zachary Gifford
Senior Director, Systemwide Risk Management
CSURMA/AORMA
48 Hour Rule…Losses Do Not Get Better With Time!
Biography
Zachary is Senior Director, Systemwide Risk Management with the California State University – Office of the Chancellor and has worked for the CSU since 2008. Zachary provides direct assistance to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Financing, Treasury, and Risk Management and campuses by providing the day-to-day oversight of the CSU’s property and casualty, workers’ compensation, environmental health & safety, emergency preparedness and business continuity programs.
Zachary has put his 30+ years of claims handling and risk management experience to work as he tackles the responsibility of supporting the various and at times complex issues of addressing risk management challenges for the CSU.
After graduating from California State University, Long Beach, Zachary got his start in the field with SAFECO Insurance. Following his experience with SAFECO, Zachary worked with many diverse Governmental Entities while handling claims and providing risk management consultation for third party administrator, Carl Warren & Co.
In addition to his work experience, Zachary has often participated in risk management organizations such as URMIA, PARMA, California PRIMA, National PRIMA and RIMS.
