Making a Business Response Plan- Durham, NC

The first few minutes following a water damage disaster in your organization are crucial. Do you have any idea what to do? Is there a plan in place for your team? Do you know who you should contact? Those are only three of the hundreds of questions we might ask ourselves regarding emergency readiness in the event of a flood or other water damage scenario.

All companies, according to Ready.gov, should have a disaster response strategy in place just in case. Not just for floods, but for any situation that necessitates an immediate response. The better-prepared people are for the worst, the more likely everyone will get out safely and the necessary actions will be taken immediately to repair the problem.

First and foremost, make a plan of action for when the situation occurs. 

We at Restoration 1 of Durham would love to be a part of the entire planning process. We can assist you in identifying potential vulnerabilities within your facility that might create severe problems in the event of a flood, and we also keep a copy of your disaster response plan on file in case you ever need it. This is also an important piece of information for first responders to have on hand. Providing blueprints of your property and copies of your disaster plan to first responders and your restoration firm of choice can tremendously aid in the first reaction.

Once you identify specific risks in your building and in your region (such as potential severe weather like tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, etc. depending on the region of the United States in which you operate), you can start putting together a plan to include (but not limited to): 

• Procedures for Evacuation
• Meeting places
• Procedures for a lockdown
• Important names and numbers 
• Plan of action for who in top management is responsible for what in the event of an emergency.
• Constantly communicating during and after the event
   
  

There are a few extra things to consider once you've put your strategy in place and delivered it to the relevant individuals. Is anyone in your firm, for example, CPR certified? First responders will be inundated with pleas for assistance during severe weather outbreaks and crisis scenarios, potentially lengthening response times. Taking a basic CPR course on a Saturday morning might spell the difference between life and death for individuals in your immediate vicinity during a tragedy. There are also many first-responder teams in towns around the country that are constantly searching for volunteers to assist them during catastrophes. If you wish to help, contact your local government offices. They will be able to lead you in the correct route.

If you are in need of restoration needs in your business, contact Restoration 1 of Durham!