Prepare Your Business for Disaster- Bonita Springs, FL

The first few minutes after a water damage emergency in your organization is crucial. Do you have any ideas on what you should do? Do you have a team-wide plan in place? Do you know who you should contact? Those are only three of the hundreds of questions we may ask ourselves in the event of a flood or other form of water damage in Bonita Springs, FL.

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 a quick response. The more people are prepared for the worst, the more probable it is that everyone will survive and the necessary efforts to fix the situation will be taken swiftly.

First and foremost, come up with a plan for coping with the circumstance if it occurs. Restoration 1 of Southwest Florida would be honored to be a part of the entire planning process. We can assist you in identifying any flaws in your facilities that might create major problems in the event of a flood, and we'll keep a copy of your disaster response plan on file in case you need it again. This is also critical information to have on hand for first responders. Providing blueprints of your house and copies of your disaster plan to first responders and your selected restoration contractor can tremendously aid in the first response.

Once you identify specific risks in your building and in your region (such as potential severe weather like tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and so on, depending on which region of the United States you operate in), 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 additional things to consider once you've put your strategy in place and communicated it to the right individuals. Is there anyone in your organization who is qualified in CPR, for example? First responders will be overwhelmed with calls for assistance during severe weather outbreaks and crisis scenarios, potentially lengthening response times. In the case of a tragedy, a basic CPR course on a Saturday morning might be the difference between life and death for individuals in your local neighborhood. Many first-responder teams around the country are looking for volunteers to assist them in the event of a crisis. If you wish to help, contact your local government agency. They'll be able to point you in the appropriate direction.

If your company needs restoration services, call Restoration 1 of Southwest Florida.