Hoarding: The New Challenge for Restoration 

Hoarding has become a buzz word in pop culture today. It has television shows focused on it and people thinking that is you have things you might be a hoarder.

The Continuing Education Course offers a light look at a serious issue while showing what hoarding is and is not. Gaining knowledge into some of the whys of hoarding will assist the insurance agent, the adjuster, property/facility manager, and realtor in best practices of interacting with a hoarder to best mitigate each problematic situation.

This class will discuss some of the emotional concerns that will help you in the mitigation process. Understanding some of the restoration processes can reduce the loss severity and of a potential claim.  This course will also address HUD implications regarding hoarding.

This course includes true-life examples, demonstrations, and energetic and knowledgeable instructors.

About the Instructors

Ron Clawson has over 20 years experience working with insurance, property management & real estate industry professionals with solutions to manage restoration-related issues. His related training includes on- site mitigation assistance, fire and smoke restoration, odor control, and certification from the IICRC in water damage restoration.

Roger D. Jacobs was appointed the Director of the Sioux Falls Field Office for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in February 2011. Mr. Jacobs provides information to HUD customers on rental assistance, homeownership, economic development and Fair Housing. He serves as a local point of contact for HUD’s housing programs for housing providers & consumers.