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Is your business ready to take on this CAT?

Assess your financials, team, systems, and logistics before you roll out.

How many days of payroll and expenses can you currently fund without reimbursement?

Can you pay for all travel, fuel, lodging, food, equipment, and material costs up front?

Are your payroll, taxes, and vendor payments currently up to date? Critical

Will chasing CAT work delay local jobs?

Do you have a dedicated CAT crew (not pulled from active local jobs)?

Is at least one project manager on your team experienced with storm work?

Do you have systems in place for tracking jobs, documentation, and approvals?

Can you scope, estimate, and manage jobs remotely if needed?

Have you secured anchor jobs or a reliable source of leads? Critical

Do you have confirmed access to lodging, fuel, and vehicle support?

Are your trailers, trucks, and gear ready?

Are you properly licensed and insured to operate in the affected area? Critical

Do you have a documented plan to manage temporary labor safely and legally?

Are temps/subs covered by your liability and workers' comp insurance?

Is your team prepared for 12–18 hour days?

Are roles and responsibilities clearly defined?

Do you have reliable communication systems between the CAT team and the home office?

Does this CAT opportunity support your long-term business goals?

Is your decision to go based on strategy rather than desperation?

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