How to Create an Emergency Readiness Plan For Your Business

3/1/2023 (Permalink)

You never know when disaster can strike, and in the name of preparedness, it’s always best to have a plan ready. Natural disasters can come in water, fire, or mold damage, and it’s emotionally and financially draining to rebuild your life after such events. Emergency preparedness shouldn’t just be recognized during one month of the year- creating an emergency readiness plan for your Nashville business is the best way to protect your property from disaster. Of course, no building is immune to water or fire damage, but having a plan in place can instill confidence in you and your employees to act quickly when disaster strikes. 

What Can You Do To Prepare Your Nashville Business Should Emergency Strike?

With March being peak tornado season, there’s no better time than now to prepare for storm damage. Some ways you can prepare include the following:

• Consider different scenarios that can threaten your business aside from a flood or a fire. What would your team do in case of a break-in or a cybersecurity breach? Emergencies aren’t limited to natural disasters, and your readiness plan shouldn’t be either. As a business owner, you can even take a Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA), which can help you gauge the various risks affecting your day-to-day operations. 
• Compile checklists and other resources into a plan specific to your business’s daily operations during a disaster. Bullet point ideas should include immediate priorities post-disaster and ways to bring your team together to execute those priorities. 
• Have all emergency contact information for your employees on file for easy access during an emergency. You’ll know how to manage the situation better when you know where to contact everyone so that you’re not scrambling to find everyone at the last minute. 

What Should You Know About SERVPRO’s Emergency READY Profile?

• Our emergency-ready profile provides you with the following:
• Facility details like priority contact information and shut-off valve locations
• A succinct profile document that houses critical information necessary during an emergency
• Local SERVPRO franchise professionals as your disaster restoration providers
• And more!

SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville is uniquely qualified to handle your disaster cleanup and restoration needs! With state-of-the-art technology, faster-than-average emergency response times, and our highly trained team, you can’t go wrong with calling us when disaster strikes. We hope this post on emergency readiness sets you ahead in the wake of a disaster, but sometimes even the most carefully laid-out plan doesn’t guarantee to ward off disasters. If your business needs repair after water or fire damage, don’t hesitate to contact us at (615) 242-9391. We are always nearby and ready to help our Nashville neighbors, even during the claims process!

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