Planning For Disaster

8/5/2022 (Permalink)

Our technicians will do whatever it takes to get your business back up and running after a water disaster.

Why should your Business have a Disaster Plan?

If you are a business owner in Rockland County, making sure you have a disaster plan is a vital to making sure your covered if an emergency was to occur. It would be beneficial to have a written plan in place to help keep employees safe during an emergency situation. Keep your employees well informed on the procedure and inform them of the different type of instructions that should be followed depending on the emergency. As a business owner developing a plan based on each emergency can assist with getting operations back to normal quickly compared to a business that doesn’t have an emergency plan in place. There are a few elements that can help ensure that your property and employees are prepared.

Building Evacuation & Staying Put

If a disaster or issue pops up depending on its severity and type, may require you to evacuate the structure or necessitate staying in place. It is important that a business has a written procedure for any type of emergency situation that may happen.

Going over the layout of the structure and making sure the evacuation routes are properly marked/visible in case an emergency situation happens abruptly and without warning in the event of a flood or fire. Practice evacuation drills with your employees and make sure everyone knows how to respond to each type of situation.

Communication is Key

In the event of a disaster or emergency in the workplace there will most likely be mass confusion amongst staff when it comes to what action should be taken along with how it can affect their livelihoods. It’s important for you and upper management to clearly communicate and make sure everyone is alright. Once the chaos has subsided, coming up with a plan for mitigating the emergency can begin.

Recovery

If your business has been affected by a disaster or an emergency relating to water, fire, and/or mold damage, SERVPRO of Southern Rockland county can help get your business back on track. We even offer 24/7 emergency service and will work with you and your business every step of the way. So if your commercial property has experienced a disaster or emergency give us a call at (845) 400-488