BELFOR Partners With ABC To Celebrate Heroic First Responders
When disasters strike, it takes a hero to save the day!
Be sure to tune-in Saturdays on ABC to watch our brand-new educational docu-series, HEARTS OF HEROES! From hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires or flash flooding, each episode educates viewers about the science of extreme weather and disaster preparedness as they witness the heroics performed by first responders to “save the day” in devastating situations.
Ginger Zee, ABC News Chief Meteorologist, joins forces with Sheldon Yellen and the BELFOR Property Restoration team to tell the extraordinary stories of heroes and survivors.
Watch weekends on ABC or online to see the thrilling action of a real-life rescues and the true heroic nature of first responders!
Check here for local listings and air information.
CASE STUDY
First Congregational United Church of Christ
The First Congregational United Church of Christ is a pillar in the Vancouver, Washington community. Built in 1961, the building is distinguished from others with its 105-foot tall steeple, sweeping roofline shaped like the bottom of a boat, intricate stained glass skylight, and an iconic cross that can be seen for miles.
An early morning fire believed to be set by an arsonist destroyed the inside of the church, including historic stained glass windows and the sanctuary. The community gathered in silent distress, sharing emotions of fear, sadness, and horror as the fire department battled the three-alarm fire.
After two years of collaboration, innovation, and community participation, BELFOR and the community celebrated the re-dedication of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Though the rebuilding process was initiated by an act of intolerance, the congregation spoke of resilience, peace, and hope.
To read more about this restoration project, click here.
To watch the recovery effort, click here.
