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Restoration Certified promoted a limited-time discount on eligible 2026 IICRC certification courses. The post is a marketing offer, not a news release.

June 15, 2026 · 1 min read

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IICRC promoted its CRT certification as an advanced credential for restoration and cleaning professionals. The post is instructional marketing content, not a news article.
June 15, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Build your future with IICRC certification! Rapid growth, real-world skills, and the chance to be a hero in cleaning, restoration, and inspection.

The IICRC used social media to promote certification as a pathway into cleaning, restoration, and inspection work. The post contains general recruitment messaging rather than a reported enrollment story.
June 15, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Don't stop at WRT. WRT + ASD Combo gives 2 IICRC certifications in 5 days.

Reets Drying Academy promoted a combined WRT and ASD course that packages two IICRC certifications into a five-day training track. The post is a course advertisement, not a news article.
June 15, 2026
Contractor & Industry
RIA 2026 INTERNATIONAL RESTORATION CONVENTION & INDUSTRY EXPO

Social posts around RIA 2026 showed the industry gathering around restoration innovation, technology, partnerships, and strategy themes. The posts indicate active trade-show momentum, but they are not full news articles.
June 15, 2026
Insurance & Claims
SFIP One-Year Suit Limitation Bars Untimely Coverage and Claims-Handling Disputes (Including State Bad-Faith Theories) Against WYO Carriers

The Fifth Circuit held that an NFIP policyholder’s lawsuit was time-barred because the Standard Flood Insurance Policy requires suit within one year of a written denial or partial denial. The court also said the same limitation barred related claims-handling disputes, including a Louisiana bad-faith theory.
June 15, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Flood Damage Insurance Claim

This overview notes that flood claims under the NFIP involve strict filing deadlines, including the 60-day proof-of-loss requirement, and other rigid claims rules that can affect homeowners after storm damage. It also explains the separate treatment of building and contents coverage under NFIP policies.
June 15, 2026
Disaster & Storm
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

In a Louisiana flood-insurance dispute, the plaintiff alleged breach of contract, bad faith, and negligent infliction of emotional distress against her carrier. The unpublished opinion confirms the bad-faith theory was part of the appellate challenge in the NFIP case.
June 15, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Federal Emergency Management Agency - Federal Register

The Federal Register page tracks FEMA documents and notices published in the official federal record. It is a source for agency actions, including disaster-related notices and declarations, but this entry is a general agency listing rather than a single declaration.
June 15, 2026
Legislation
Today, FEMA approved more than $1.1 billion in funding to help communities across the country recover and rebuild after disasters

FEMA announced more than $1.1 billion in recovery funding tied to disaster declarations nationwide. The post says the money will support communities rebuilding after recent disasters, but it does not identify a new major declaration.
June 15, 2026
Legislation
Emergency managers welcome House proposal to strengthen FEMA reporting on disaster declarations

Emergency managers are backing a House appropriations proposal that would require FEMA to report quarterly on pending major disaster declarations and outline ways to speed processing. The article frames the measure as a response to delays and growing pressure on the disaster response system.
June 15, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Illinois finds federal disaster aid harder to secure under Trump

The Tribune reports that Illinois and other states are finding it harder to secure FEMA major disaster aid under the Trump administration, as proposed policy changes could reduce the number of major declarations and cut annual funding. The story cites storm damage estimates in Illinois and notes that some earlier requests were not pursued or were subject to federal approval.
June 15, 2026
Property Owner
FEMA officials joined state and local leaders at the 2026 Gulf and Atlantic Hurricane Summit

FEMA says officials met with state and local leaders at the 2026 Gulf and Atlantic Hurricane Summit to coordinate preparedness as hurricane season begins. The post emphasizes readiness and interagency planning rather than a specific disaster declaration.
June 15, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Kirkwood's Apprenticeship program opens path for non-traditional college students

Kirkwood Community College and ALPLA have partnered on an engineering-based apprenticeship that blends classroom instruction, paid work and an associate degree in industrial maintenance technology. College officials say the model is aimed at non-traditional students and is the first of its kind in Iowa and, they say, the United States.
June 14, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Color Repair Technician certification is designed to give you expert knowledge in color theory

IICRC is promoting its Color Repair Technician certification as a skills-based credential for restoration and cleaning professionals. The post emphasizes hands-on training and specialization within the broader restoration trades.
June 14, 2026
Contractor & Industry
WRT + ASD Combo gives you 2 IICRC certifications

A course promotion advertises a bundled Water Restoration Technician and Applied Structural Drying offering for students seeking additional IICRC credentials. The post targets working technicians looking to expand restoration qualifications.
June 14, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Build your future with IICRC certification

IICRC says its certification pathway offers rapid growth, real-world skills and career opportunities in cleaning, restoration and inspection. The post is aimed at attracting workers into skilled-trades roles tied to restoration certification.
June 14, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Registration now open for the 2026 Frontiers

The IICRC says registration is open for its 2026 Frontiers event, which will spotlight certifications and standards for cleaning and restoration professionals. The post signals continued demand for credentialing tied to careers in restoration and remediation.
June 14, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Save $100 on eligible 2026 IICRC certification courses

Restoration Certified is promoting a limited-time discount on IICRC certification courses for restoration and cleaning professionals. The offer reflects ongoing training demand for technicians pursuing industry credentials.
June 14, 2026
Technology
Get a Quote for 3D Aerial Roof Measurements ...

Thermal Skies is promoting drone roof inspections that use high-resolution aerial imagery to identify problems before they become costly repairs. The post positions the service as a safer and faster inspection option.
June 14, 2026