A Disaster and Your Business | SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties

2/15/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay & Randolph Counties is here for your business every step of the way, from ERPs to disaster recovery.

Disasters leave a lasting impression on everything they touch. Your home, your business and your whole community could be left dealing with damage that leaves your head reeling. It can be hard to discern how to move forward.

While taking care of your home will always be a top priority after a disaster, when you own a business, getting back to work is likely just as important. With a plan and a team on call like ours at SERVPRO of Talladega, Clay and Randolph Counties, you can get back to work fast.

<h3ahead-of-time">Prepare Ahead of Time

When you plan beforehand, you can recover that much faster after a disaster leaves your business dealing with damage. Teach your team what to do ahead of a fire, storm or flood so that work can flow seamlessly no matter what happens.

One of the most crucial parts of a disaster recovery plan is communication. Your employees need to know the plan inside and out so they can act quickly and without panic.

Regularly walk your building with your staff and make note of where water shut-offs and fire extinguishers are. Make sure fire escape routes are clear and well-marked in case a quick exit is ever needed. It might be helpful to assign staff members particular tasks in order to secure your building when a storm is headed your way.

After the threat has passed, make sure your team knows how they are expected to get back to work. If you are able to go remote for a while, check equipment and networks ahead of time to make sure they are ready to go as needed. If you will be utilizing a different physical location, eliminate any chances for confusion by giving out keys and other directions for the first day back.

Some kinds of natural disasters may take down communication networks long-term, so it is best to utilize multiple ways to keep in touch with your staff.

<h3quickly">Recover Quickly

When you have a plan, you can rest a little easier knowing that recovery has begun long before a disaster ever strikes. Make sure you call SERVPRO® as soon as the major threat is over so that we can start physical restorations right away.

As our professional team tackles putting your physical location back together, you can start filling your customers in on everything that has happened. Let them know what your plans for staying in business and reopening are across multiple platforms in order to reach the most people possible.

Disaster recovery isn’t the easiest process, but with an open mind and a little flexibility, you can get through it. Be willing to shift your operations for a while in order to allow enough recovery time. This new normal is only temporary and things will be bustling again before you know it.

Make a plan and practice it often to ride out any disaster that strikes. With solid communication and a total restoration team like ours by your side, you won’t have to miss a moment of building your business.

Has your business experienced a disaster, or do you want help building an emergency plan? Contact us to find everything you need.