How to Prepare for a Disaster in Your Sharon Business

9/9/2021 (Permalink)

In any disaster, safety is first. It is important to have an Office Evacuation Plan.

Disasters happen. There is not much we can do about them. Heavy storms, accidental fires, and major flooding sometimes cannot be prevented. However, some preparation can make the road to recovery obtainable. SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties is here to prepare Sharon businesses for a disaster.

Why Prepare?

These major disasters to you might seem impossible in your Sharon, Hermitage, or Shenango business. The truth is we have seen these major disasters all over the country. Along with this, only 40% of businesses recover from disasters. according to this Article. Likewise, they go on to say in their Report that 90% of businesses will fail in the next two years following a disaster. SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties does not want to see this in Sharon businesses.

Safety

In any disaster, safety is first. It is important to have an Office Evacuation Plan. Similar to your home, you should develop a Fire Escape Plan for the office. For guidance, utilize this Template for an Emergency Action Plan.

How to Prepare

SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties provides an incredible service to prepare Sharon businesses. And it is free! An Emergency READY Profile, or ERP, is a cost-free assessment of your facilities. In it, we come to your facility and locate shut off valves, priority areas, the chain of command to authorize work, and a fully loaded guide on how we can get your Sharon business back to operational.

Ready for an ERP? Learn more.

To get your business prepared for a disaster, or if you need service following one, call SERVPRO of Mercer and Lawrence Counties! Reach us at (724) 704-8939 or visit our Website to get your Sharon business prepared for a disaster today!