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Reducing the Danger a Disaster Poses to Your Business | SERVPRO® of Van Nuys South
12/28/2019 (Permalink)
Having a disaster plan in place is crucial for any business. SERVPRO of Van Nuys South is your full service commercial restoration company.
Natural disasters will always pose dangers to areas they impact, but through careful planning and consideration, small business owners can reduce the risks they are subjected to. Natural disasters continue to occur more frequently in all parts of the world, but being prepared is the best way to ensure your business is well-poised to recover fully from one.
When making your plans, considering both what to do during the disaster and how to pick up the pieces left behind is important to the restoration and reopening process. Recovering quickly is one of the most vital things for business owners to focus on, so they can get back to business faster.
1. Double-Check Your Insurance
Though a business insurance policy is designed to help you in case of damages to your commercial property, there are some things related to a disaster that your policy may not cover. Discuss the details of your policy with your agent and inquire about whether you need additional coverage added on to your policy in order to fully protect your assets.
2. Create Your Action Plan
When it comes to safety, planning for the moment a disaster strikes is one of the safest things that anyone can do. Knowing where to seek shelter and what routes to take if an evacuation order is presented is important, as is making sure your location has emergency supplies sufficient for if officials order you to stay put. Food, water and a well-stocked first-aid kit are all good items to keep on hand and in an accessible place.
3. Rehearse Drills and Prepare Staff
If you have staff on-site, it is wise to include them in your disaster plans as well. Train staff on the emergency and evacuation procedures, and be sure to set aside time to do workplace drills in order to help staff conceptualize what should be done in a disaster scenario.
4. Choose a Restoration Company to Work With
The restoration company you choose to work with for your commercial repairs is one of the most vital aspects of your entire recovery plan. This is the company entrusted with getting your business back up and running by working both quickly and effectively to do a quality job. Choosing this company ahead of time will do wonders for peace of mind, as you can do thorough research without feeling the pressure to decide right away.
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.