September 27, 2005
A. Epstein Aids in Rebuilding Efforts in Region Devastated by Hurricane Katrina

Architecture/Engineering/Construction Firm Assists Disaster Recovery Providers.

A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc., the Chicago-based architecture, engineering and construction firm, is providing ongoing architectural and engineering assistance to relief supply distributors who also have fallen victim to Hurricane Katrina. Epstein, a licensed general contractor in the state of Louisiana, is supplying architects, engineers and construction personnel to repair warehouses and distribution centers for clients including a medical supply distributor and a major distributor of facilities maintenance supplies.

"It is often forgotten that local centers for providing important relief supplies and services are also affected by a devastating natural disaster," stated Mark Streetz, Epstein senior vice president and head of Epstein's relief efforts. "We are providing personnel and resources to ensure that these regional facilities are up and running to keep constant the flow of relief items to those affected by Hurricane Katrina and now Hurricane Rita."

These local distribution facilities were left without power, communications and water and sewer service after Katrina struck. Epstein brought in necessary assistance including electrical contractors and emergency generators to provide temporary hook-ups for lighting and communications. Additional services included locating and providing temporary fuel sources and fuel tanks to operate the generators plus providing important temporary living and sanitary facilities.

"We want to be certain these facilities are up and functioning to provide ongoing supplies to the victims of this catastrophe," stated Epstein president John Patelski. "Beyond that, we will provide ongoing architecture, engineering and construction services to help in the effort to rebuild New Orleans and this entire region so rich in history."

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