OHC conducted several emergency IAQ studies at Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola in response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ivan in 2004.  Once the extent of the water damage within several base buildings was identified, through a series of moisture studies, OHC developed remediation protocols which detailed the areas and amounts of damaged material which needed to be abated.  For the past five months OHC has continued to assess base buildings, develop remediation plans, and oversee microbial abatement projects associated with the hurricane damage

OHC deployed technicians from their Jacksonville Office and were on site within 12 hours of receiving a request for assistance by Harry Pepper and Associates.  This quick response was needed because the first areas that required remediation were Operating Rooms within the Pensacola Naval Hospital.  Remediation plans and moisture surveys were generated through a cooperative effort between OHC senior staff, including industrial hygienists, microbiologists, architects, project managers and the onsite technician.  After completion of the microbial surveys OHC issued work plans, which detailed sources and areas of water intrusion as well as corrective actions, a second contract including all other affected floors was awarded to OHC. 

On this project OHC has consistently shown adherence to a demanding schedule that includes room turnover to be coordinated with both pre- and post-remediation contractors.  Most buildings remained operational during remediation and construction activities, so it is essential for OHC to provide strict adherence to policies and management procedures designed to minimize interference with daily activities. 

Currently eight buildings have been assessed and remediation work plans have been developed for all buildings.  It is expected that at least seven additional building will be worked on and our oversight of the abatement activities is expected to continue until 2006.  

OHC professionals have strived to focus on every aspect of the project such as daily inspections, material removal, and decontamination methods to ensure the highest possible product is delivered in a cost effective manner. 

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