Preparing For Summer Storms

6/16/2020 (Permalink)

Summer storms are events that every home and business owner knows to prepare for, and in Middle Tennessee, the lightning, high winds, and possible tornadoes can be very dangerous and damaging. Being prepared for summer storms will keep you, your family, and your workforce safe, and protect your property from the worst of the damage. If you are adversely affected, you will be able to recover more quickly, too. 

Develop a response plan to prepare your business for those summer storm events. When a storm hits, communicating with your customers and employees should be first on your list; they need to know how you will handle the situation. People need to know where you are, and what the next step will be. If you are caring for older people, or if you have small children, communication with those who are nearest will be key for the safety of these most vulnerable family members. If you are handling a business, your workforce will need to know what is going to happen with your operations.  

The goal of your business response plan should be to get your operations back up and running normally as fast as possible so that you can avoid any associated loss. Creating a contingency plan will help support your business during an extended period of recovery or reduced operations. If your physical location is destroyed by a summer storm and your workforce is able to do their jobs from home, that will be a huge plus. Think through all the possible issues and have a plan in place that will allow you to conduct your business as close to normal as you can. 

A home-focused contingency plan will allow for family members to have somewhere to go in the event that your home is not accessible. An area hotel or the home of a close friend may work well for everyone, but make sure you put this in place in advance of a summer storm.

These are just a few ideas to get you started in your summer storm preparations. What your home or business needs will be will depend on the type of work you do or the makeup of your family. Planning ahead for your unique life situations will keep everyone safe and your business running as smoothly as possible. 

If you do experience a severe weather event, remember that we are always here to help you with any situations of this kind. Here at SERVPRO of Belle Meade/ West Nashville, we have years of experience in handling storm damage, fire damage, and water damage from floods and other disastrous events. Call us today for help while preparing your home or your business for summer storms.