Four Ways for Businesses To Prepare for a Storm

2/2/2021 (Permalink)

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Business owners of Greeley, Windsor and surrounding areas may experience fear and anxiety upon becoming aware of an impending storm. Receiving notification beforehand (via radio stations, TV news channels, and smartphone apps) can allow time to get prepared. Here are four precautions to take to keep your commercial property safe during severe conditions.

Prepare Your Office Building

Ensure that your office building is well insulated and that all air leaks are sealed with weather stripping. Water heaters and HVAC systems should be up to date on maintenance and inspection. Have a backup source of energy in the event of a power outage. 

Create a Plan

It is essential that everyone has a hard copy of a disaster and emergency plan. Have an evacuation route with a designated meeting area. List locations of emergency generators, fire extinguishers, and emergency kits.

Have an Inclement Weather Policy in Place

Some companies have a hotline for employees to call to get up-to-date instructions on what to do during inclement weather, which can inform employees to either come in later after the weather clears or to not report to work. Often, employers often allow employees to work from home during a storm.

Know Who To Contact if Damage Occurs

If any cleaning and/or mitigation is needed after the storm, contact your local damage restoration specialists. Bringing in a skilled team with the right equipment and know-how can ensure that the property will be restored to pre condition before the storm.

Weather can temporarily close down a business. Have a storm damage plan in place – and a restoration company on call – to deal with any problems that may arise that you will need to get taken care of to get your business back up and running.

Call SERVPRO of Greeley/Windsor at 970-353-1388.  We always answer our phones 24/7/365, speaking directly with one of our employees puts our technicians onsite faster to your loss.