Is Your Business Ready For Anything?

4/25/2018 (Permalink)

Some of our fleet here at SERVPRO of South Garland

Did you know that it is estimated that up to 50% of small businesses that close due to a disaster, such as fire and flood, never reopen!

The unfortunate fact is, the chances of a business reopening after losing the amount of time it could take to recover form a disaster are very slim. 

However, of the companies that do survive, there is a defining factor at play; they almost always have an Emergency Readiness Plan. This plan will look different for each company, but it will touch on the following topics. 

1. Training. Are your employees properly trained? Do your managers have the right numbers and protocols at hand to handle whatever situation may come their way? 
2. Priorities. All employees must keep in mind as primary goal: stay safe, and preserve life. Buildings can be restored and damage can be fixed. However, there is no building or equipment that is worth a life!
3. Have SERVPRO of South Garland at your fingertips to be there at any time in case of an emergency. So often, commercial owners and operators will be ready for the first phase of a disaster. We learned it when we were old enough to speak, and that is to dial 911. In the same way, your second. A true should be to call SERVPRO of South Garland to immediately begin remediating the damage caused. However, to save time in this unfortunate event, SERVPRO of South Garland offers a free Planning meeting to conduct a walk through of your business.  When we come to do this, we will be noting a few things:

A) what is the business type?

B) what are the operating hours?

C) who are our primary points of contact?

D) what are the possible risks in the current situation?

In addition to these points, we will do all in our power to be sure you are prepared and ready for whatever happens. 

For additional thoughts or concerns, please contact us at 972-278-7871!