Preparing Your Business for Any Disaster

3/15/2023 (Permalink)

Natural disasters can happen any day of the week at any time, whether you’re at work or home. It’s always better to be prepared for the unpredictable instead of being blindsided by a natural disaster if/when it occurs. While disaster preparation differs from business to business depending on the type of disaster (water or fire), one thing always remains the same: having a streamlined process to prepare all staff for when the worst happens. This can include having everyone’s contact information on file and practicing emergency evacuation drills. Whatever the case, we hope today’s tips will help you prepare your Green Hills commercial property for any disaster!

What Should You Keep In Mind When Preparing For A Disaster?

• Create an operations plan during uncertain times! This plan should include the following to ensure business operations don’t get too disrupted amidst uncertainty:
• What should happen right after?
• Are employees able to work remotely? Would you prefer a temporary warehouse space?
• Where are emergency kits stored in the building?
• What would you want to be stored in that kit?
• How can you and your team safely evacuate the building?
• How can you keep in touch with your team if the power goes out?
• Keep up with client and vendor communication even during times like these- especially during times like these! How will you keep in touch with them? Email? Social media? Press releases? Do what you can to inform everyone who works with you about your business’s situation!
• Have you backed up company data? This also includes paperwork that should already be stored in a safe space. Storing tangible materials in an off-site location is a good call. Keeping all critical information backed up in a hard drive is vital for digital files. 

How Can SERVPRO Help You If Water Or Fire Damage Has Taken Over Your Life?

• Our Commercial Large Loss Unit (CLLU) comprises the finest personnel in the restoration world. Did you hear SERVPRO has over 2,100 franchises across the US and Canada? That’s not by accident! Our elite group of specialists is strategically placed, so you can always count on a SERVPRO to be near you when disaster strikes. 
• Our Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned program is tailor-made for your business, not the other way around! With foundations grounded in the three C’s, this is viral pathogen cleaning that goes beyond regular janitorial capabilities. If your business has experienced contamination from biochemical spills, this cleaning program provides the solutions your business needs to move forward after the accident. You even get a certification at the end!
• We work with your insurance provider for a stress-free claims process. Yes, that’s right! We’ll even help you complete the paperwork because we are committed to restoring your life to its new normal after a disaster. 

SERVPRO of Belle Meade and West Nashville are the pros in disaster cleanup and restoration. Whether you need fire, water, storm, or mold damage restoration for your commercial building, you can rest assured that SERVPRO has advanced technology, round-the-clock emergency response timing, and a highly-trained team to get the job done well. We offer several building services for your Green Hills commercial property, which serve as temporary measures during the actual restoration process. If you need us this spring, call (615) 242-9391 or use this contact form to reach us. We are on-call and ready to serve this storm season!

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