Preparing Your Rock Creek Business to Bounce Back From Natural Disasters | SERVPRO® of Cedar Mill/Oak Hills

2/24/2021 (Permalink)

When natural disaster strikes, SERVPRO of Cedar Mill/Oak Hills is ready and knows the commercial restoration process inside and out.

If our community has learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s that life can be unpredictable and you can’t always be prepared for events. But we do know it’s possible to take steps to put yourself in a good position if something unexpected happens.

So we want to ask business owners in Rock Creek and the surrounding areas a simple question. Do you have a good plan in place to guide your business through a natural disaster?

Over the past year, business owners (and most everyone else) have seen firsthand how an unexpected disaster or event can impact their daily routines. Many members of our business community have risen to the occasion during the pandemic by looking for new solutions to problems and ways to continue providing services.

It’s not possible to predict natural disasters. And certainly, no one saw a major pandemic coming. But there are disasters that are more common—like fires, floods and severe storms.

We want to serve our local business community as best we can, so our team has put together some of the best advice we can offer to help you be prepared for a disaster and the commercial restoration process.

From Disaster to Restoration

You can still be a successful business owner after a disaster. Here are some tips to help you sail through the process:

Prioritize your disaster plan. It’s smart to prepare for a disaster before it strikes. That’s where your business disaster plan comes into play. Having it perfected before you need it can help guide you through the aftermath of a disaster when it’s harder to think clearly. For example, you may want to consider moving your business to a backup location, if that’s an option for you.

Take plenty of pictures (and make an inventory, too). Your insurance company will want to know the extent of your damage before the cleanup process begins. You can document that by taking photos of it. It’s also a good idea to put together a list of items that were lost or damaged during the disaster.

Don’t neglect updating your community. Staying in touch with your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your wider community is a smart move. And it’s easier than you might think. You can use social media and other tools to make it happen.

Don’t neglect yourself, either. Dealing with damage and restoration as a business owner is stressful. Be sure you’re taking care of yourself by making rest and healthy eating a priority. Also, talk with people you trust about how you’re feeling.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damages your business, you can always count on us for restoration assistance. We have crews who are available ²⁴⁄₇ in the event of an emergency. Contact us at any time to learn more about our restoration services and how we can help you.