Preparing Your Business To Survive an Emergency

6/26/2019 (Permalink)

Flooding in a Clarkson Valley, MO mall

Preparing Your Business To Survive an Emergency

Many businesses in Clarkson Valley, MO have contingency plans in place for catastrophic events that damage a facility or interrupt operations. However, it’s difficult to assess whether that plan will be effective until a disaster takes place. In fact, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has found that up to sixty percent of small businesses affected by disasters end up closing permanently. Many of these had recovery plans in place, but they were not enough to restore operations. The following steps for establishing an emergency profile can help ensure your business is a surviving one.

1. Register Your Business With a Disaster Recovery Company

Following a large-scale natural disaster, every business in the area will be contacting cleanup and restoration companies. You can be ahead of everyone by calling SERVPRO to develop an emergency profile through the ERP app. You will be given a free, independent consultation to assess your facility. Internally written plans don’t compare to having professionals who regularly clean up disasters identify areas of concern.

2. Work With SERVPRO To Develop a Plan

It’s essential to have professionals involved in recovery plans. They can help you be realistic and keep you focused on prioritizing the essential business functions. They will work with you to develop a list of critical emergency information specific to your company, as well as create an immediate disaster action plan. This process also establishes a relationship with your local recovery specialists, so you know who to contact if a disaster, such as a flood or hurricane, is predictable.

3. Identify Chain of Command

Many companies have a chain of command, but fail to have a plan in place if an owner or supervisor is unreachable. In a disaster situation, some decisions are time sensitive. A good recovery company can save time and money by establishing leaders and points of contact for various situations.
It’s well worth your time to work with SERVPRO to develop an emergency profile. It will keep your company organized and prepared in the event of a disaster. It will also give you peace of mind to know you have professional support ready to help.