Reducing the Risks of Disasters at Your Business |SERVPRO® of Central Union County & SERVPRO® of Western Essex County

3/9/2020 (Permalink)

Having a disaster plan in place is crucial for any business. SERVPRO of Central Union County is your full service commercial restoration company.

Owning a business is all about making strategic decisions in order to achieve your short- and long-term objectives, and planning for disasters is an often overlooked way for businesses to do this. The frequency with which natural disasters occur continues to increase, and because they can strike at any time, it is important to be prepared should one occur.

Evaluating your personal risk for natural disasters and formulating an action plan are valuable ways to help protect yourself and your business. Additionally, making a plan for the aftermath of a disaster can ensure you can recover quickly and get your business back into operation as quickly as possible.

How to Prepare Your Business for a Disaster

1. Double-Check Your Insurance
Though general business policies are typically enough for small-scale occurrences, there are many instances where damage from a natural disaster will be beyond what a base policy will cover. It is wise for business owners to talk with their insurance company to explain the specific disasters that are a concern and consider purchasing supplemental insurance for your business to gain coverage.

2. Create Your Action Plan
Having a plan for what you will do the moment a natural disaster is set to strike is extremely important, as evacuation time is often limited. Be sure to take note of anything around the building that will need to be addressed before leaving to mitigate damage, and keep emergency supplies handy. It is also best to know the local evacuation routes and shelter locations as well.

3. Rehearse Drills and Prepare Staff
By sharing your emergency action plan with your staff, you are helping to prepare them for a disaster as well and creating a safer workplace for everyone. Make sure to perform emergency drills at least twice a year, providing different scenarios and obstacles so that staff is prepared for any issues that might arise.

4. Choose a Restoration Company to Work With
Following an emergency, the cleanup will begin. Getting your building’s restoration started quickly will have a big impact on how fast you are able to resume your operations and begin to recover, which is why it is important to find a certified commercial restoration professional you can trust to respond quickly and help you recover.

If you need to pick a commercial restoration company that’s right for you, call us today! We can tell you all about what sets our process apart.