Lake Forest, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/07/2015 -- Still in the throes of one of the worst winters in history, the east coast finds itself in dire need of cleanup assistance. Widespread power outages have placed a considerable damper on mitigation efforts while the sheer magnitude of destruction in this region leaves local crews struggling to meet those who need the services. In light of this situation, large-scale environmental emergency mitigation and recovery company Garrett McKenzie Environmental Group recently ventured to Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, to offer their expert assistance to area businesses, hotels and high-end condominiums hardest hit by the storms.

Company spokesperson April Hughes explained, "We provided temporary power distribution and generator rentals to restore power as the initial phase of mitigation efforts as well as structural drying equipment; high heat drying systems, desiccant dehumidifiers, and support equipment for those who sustained water damage from frozen or broken pipes, loss of heat or loss of power. All the devastation along the east coast falls right in line with what we're here for, and we were happy to offer our emergency response services to help."

Garrett McKenzie Environmental Group offers the full array of disaster cleanup services and equipment rental throughout the East Coast, Gulf Coast and Midwest, including water removal from natural and internal flooding. The company owns state-of-the-art equipment for structural drying and dehumidifying purposes. They also offer the skill and expertise to preserve sites with historical value that would otherwise be lost.

Aside from covering the initial stages of water damage mitigation, the company also provides counteractive measures for mold and bacteria. These factors often pose considerable health risks to occupants of the community following flooding.

Concluded Hughes, "Our high service standards applied to those in Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island, just as they do our more local clients. While our experience in this type of recovery served our team well during their efforts, no doubt, the crews native to the area were overwhelmed, so we're proud to have been of service to their community."

About Garrett McKenzie Environmental Group
With more than a century of combined experience, the staff of Garrett McKenzie Environmental Group is a client-focused company specializing in large scale losses due to flood damage and offers restoration services. Owning their own equipment, the company strives for the fastest possible responses in emergency situations and hazardous environmental concerns.