Get Business Going After a Disaster | SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito

2/15/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito is here for your business every step of the way, from ERPs to disaster recovery.

Disasters can leave behind damage that leaves you feeling completely lost. Your home, your community and your business can all be affected, and recovery can feel like a far-off land you will never reach.

While getting your home put back together will almost always take top priority, for a small business owner getting work going again is just as important. With a plan and with our team at SERVPRO of Harlingen/San Benito always available, you can get back to work fast.

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

In order to recover quickly after a disaster, you need to have a plan. When you and your employees know what to do before, during and after a fire, storm or flood, you can keep work going with little interruption.

One of the most important parts of planning for a disaster is communication. Your emergency plans should be a part of regular training to ensure that everyone on your team knows every step of the process.

Every few months, walk with your employees through the building and take note of where the water shut-offs are. Make sure you have plenty of fire extinguishers as well, and train your staff how to use them.

Clearly label exit paths so that fast escapes can be made whenever it is needed. It may be helpful to assign some staff members particular tasks in order to secure your building ahead of a predicted disaster.

After a disaster has rolled through the area, your employees should know how they are expected to get back to work. If remote work is anticipated, make sure secure networks are ready and everyone has the appropriate equipment.

If you have an alternate location secured to use while your storefront is repaired, make sure your staff knows how and when they should report there. Communicate frequently with your team, and keep in mind that some networks may not work after a disaster. Plan to use multiple platforms in order to keep everyone informed.

<h3quickly">Recover Quickly

When you have a plan, you can get through a disaster with a little extra piece of mind knowing that your path to recovery is already paved. Put contacting SERVPRO® into your plan, and call us the moment it is safe to do so. We will head to your property day or night to start the restoration process.

As our professional team starts putting your physical location together, it’s important for you to start talking with your customers. Use multiple platforms to let everyone know projected reopening dates, how you will keep work going in the in between time and how the process is progressing. The more you can communicate with your community, the better.

It’s crucial to remain flexible throughout your recovery. Our team will work fast to dry things out, sanitize, rebuild or anything else you need, but you may need to adjust the scale and scope of your work while we do. Keep an open mind and remember this is temporary. You will be back to normal before you know it.

Be prepared for anything by creating and practicing a plan often. Maintain strong communication with your employees and your customers, and stay flexible while our professionals put everything back together. Things will be exactly as they should be in no time.

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