What It Takes to Restore a Tornado-Damaged Clinic
When a tornado tore through Oklahoma City in April, BMS CAT was already on-site before many businesses even realized the extent of the tornado damage—including Valor Physical Therapy. Thanks to an existing relationship with Valor’s affiliated hospital, the BMS CAT team was positioned to respond quickly.
“We were actually on scene before they knew their building had been hit,” said Abby Whitaker, BMS CAT’s Account Manager in OKC. “We assessed the damage and began mitigation that same day. But our first priority was securing the property—making sure it was safe and protected before anything else.”
As insurance approvals progressed, BMS CAT’s turnkey service model became a major advantage. “Having one point of contact for both mitigation and reconstruction helped eliminate delays and miscommunication,” Whitaker said. “It kept everything moving smoothly when time was critical.”
The damage to the clinic was severe—half of the building was gone. But with a full rebuild, including new brick, flooring, and finishes, the facility was restored to pre-loss condition and reopened quickly.
“The Valor staff was incredibly pleased,” Whitaker added. “Helping them recover after something so devastating—that’s what we’re here for.”
When disaster strikes, BMS CAT delivers rapid, full-service recovery that gets businesses back on their feet.
