Is your Business Ready For A Disaster?

5/31/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO Disaster Trailer

When we think of disasters the first thing that comes to mind is earth quakes, storms, fire, floods or a Polar Vortex but if you are a business owner you should know that there is also a new age of disaster such as computer have terms like hacks, computer viruses, or false posts on social media. This is why it is very important to have a Business Continuity Plan. 

Businesses large or small and Government agencies are under a constant threat that something could happen on any given day that could affect them financially or shut them down permanently. 

As a business owner or facility manager you should be asking yourself am I prepared to stay in business and how quick can I open my facility after a disaster hits? According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 40% of businesses that face a major catastrophic event will not recover will that be your business? A business continuity plan could be your answer.

A business continuity plan is different than a disaster plan in such that a disaster plan is how to survive at that moment and the safety of your employees. The continuity plan is how will the business or facility resume operations, service customers, fulfill contracts and stay in business after the disaster.

To develop a business continuity plan it takes leadership and a team of professionals. The game of what ifs has to be played with your team so that your plan will have maximum effectiveness. Having a Business Continuity plan is one of the most important things you can create for your business or facility. SERVPRO of North Richland Hills can help you with the first piece of the plan by doing our part in creating an Emergency Ready Profile for your business or facility.

SERVPRO of North Richland Hills specializes in the cleanup and restoration of commercial and residential property after a water damage event. Our staff is highly trained in property damage restoration. From initial and ongoing training at SERVPRO’s corporate training facility to regular IICRC-industry certification, rest assured our staff is equipped with the knowledge to restore your property. SERVPRO wants our team to be part of your team! Call us at 817-589-1499

For more information click on ready.gov for more information on how to protect your business.