Why Is It Important To Keep My Bloomville Business Emergency Plan Up-To-Date?

5/24/2023 (Permalink)

The structures and equipment of your Bloomville business can be negatively affected by an often completely unexpected emergency. Staff can be injured or find themselves in dangerous situations, so you should take steps to prevent this kind of situation whenever possible. 

Putting an emergency preparedness plan in place will help you avoid these types of situations, and it should be kept up-to-date to keep everyone safe. If you do not have such a plan, now is the perfect time to create an emergency-ready plan for your business.

What Kinds Of Emergencies Should I Plan For?

You want to be prepared for any emergency event, such as: 

• Fire/Wildfire
• Earthquake
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Flood
• Hazardous material spill
• Blizzard
• Health-related emergency

What Can I Do To Be Ready For An Emergency In The Bloomville Area?

Here are a few tips to help you be ready for an emergency. Each of these items should be part of your overall emergency preparedness plan!

• PROACTIVE MAINTENANCE. Establish a regular maintenance plan to ensure that all areas around your buildings are kept free from flammable materials and that landscaping is trimmed regularly to prevent fires from spreading if they occur; this is a vital first step to any emergency-ready plan. For example, doors or windows need to be adequately sealed, parking and entrance/exit areas should always be clear and safe, and the roofing of your structures should be in good repair. 
• EVACUATION INFORMATION. You should post an evacuation plan in a visible place for your staff and customers, which must always be current. Make sure your employees know where it can be found and that it is clear to them, and practice evacuation procedures so they can be followed easily should the worst happen. 
• CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION. Update your phone and email contact information regularly so that all employees can be effectively alerted to important information, whether at work or home, should an emergency occur. Contacts for utilities, fire departments, law enforcement, and other government agencies should be listed in a specific location, and each employee should have easy access to this information at all times. 
• RESOURCES. Here are some great resources available for you to use when you are creating your emergency-ready plan:
• OSHA: How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations
• Ready.gov
• CDC Emergency Response Resources

Our team at SERVPRO of Huron & East Seneca Counties is ready to help when your home or business is affected by water damage, fire damage, mold infestations, odor removal, and more. 

When an emergency happens, the professional damage restoration technicians here at SERVPRO are an essential resource; we can complete all necessary repairs promptly and efficiently to keep you, your workforce, or your loved ones out of harm’s way. 

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