An Disaster Response Plan for Your Business- Dawsonville, GA

Following a water damage crisis in your business, the initial few minutes are critical. Do you know what you should do? Do you have a strategy in place for your team? Do you have any idea who to contact? Those are only three of the hundreds of questions we may ask ourselves about being prepared in the case of a flood or other type of water damage.

According to Ready.gov, all businesses should have a disaster response plan in place just in case. Not only for floods, but for any crisis that requires fast action. The more prepared people are for the worst, the more likely everyone will escape safely and the required steps to correct the situation will be implemented quickly.

First and foremost, devise a strategy for dealing with the scenario if it arises. Restoration 1 of North Georgia would be delighted to participate in the full planning process. We can help you identify any weaknesses in your facilities that might cause serious difficulties in the event of a flood, and we'll maintain a copy of your disaster response plan on file in case you need it in the future. This is also crucial information for first responders to have on hand. Providing first responders and your chosen restoration contractor with blueprints of your home and copies of your disaster plan will greatly assist 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 the region of the United States in which you operate), you can begin 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

After you've got your plan in place and communicated it to the appropriate people, there are a few more items to think about. Is there anyone in your company who is CPR certified, for example? During severe weather outbreaks and crisis scenarios, first responders will be bombarded with requests for aid, potentially extending response times. 



Taking a simple CPR training on a Saturday morning might be the difference between life and death for those in your immediate area in the event of a disaster. Many first-responder teams in places around the country are also on the lookout for volunteers to help them out during disasters. Contact your local government agencies if you want to help. They will be able to direct you in the right direction.

Contact Restoration 1 of North Georgia if your business needs restoration services.