What to Do After a Disaster Strikes | SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City

2/15/2024 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City is here for your business every step of the way, from ERPs to disaster recovery.

Disasters can be a real whirlwind. In a matter of seconds, your home, community and business can all be left damaged, leaving you wondering where to even begin recovery.

Getting your home put back together after a disaster strikes is crucial, but when you own a business, so is getting back to work. With a good plan in place and our professional staff at SERVPRO of North Oklahoma City right around the corner, you can get every part of your life put back together quickly no matter what happens.

<h3ahead-of-time">Prepare Ahead of Time

In order to recover quickly after a disaster strikes, you need to have a plan. When you know what to do before, during and after a flood, storm or fire, you can move seamlessly back into action as soon as it is safe to do so.

Communication is one of the most vital parts of a disaster plan. Your emergency plan should be well-rehearsed and always on the forefront of your employees’ minds. Make it a part of your regular training as well as your onboarding for new staff members.

Every few months, spend time going through your building with your team. Make sure to note where the main water shut-off valve is, as well as where fire extinguishers are located. Walk exit paths and make sure escape routes are well-marked. It may be helpful to create assignments for staff members in order to secure your building as much as possible ahead of a predicted disaster.

After a disaster has hit your office, make sure your employees know how to get back to work. If you are going remote, check secure networks and equipment ahead of the storm or other natural disaster headed your way. If you have an alternative work location, make sure keys are in the right hands and everyone knows when they are expected.

Stay in constant communication with your team throughout the event. Some natural disasters can take out networks long-term, so be sure to have multiple ways to keep up with how everyone is doing and share information.

<h3quickly">Recover Quickly

When you have a solid emergency plan, you can rest a little easier knowing that you are well on the road to reopening no matter what kind of damage you end up with. Contact our team at SERVPRO® the moment it is safe to do so and we will head to your property to begin restoration.

While we assess your property and start the drying, rebuilding or any other recovery efforts, you can start sharing information with your customers. Tell your story openly and honestly, and keep them posted on progress and potential reopening dates.

Give yourself a little grace and remember to stay flexible as your recovery continues. You may have to scale your operations back or change how you operate in order to move steadily towards getting back to normal. Keep an open mind and remember this new normal is only for a little while.

Make an emergency plan for your business so that you can respond well to anything that comes your way. Practice it regularly, and keep constant communication with your staff and your customers. You will be up and running faster than you ever thought possible.

Has your business experienced a disaster, or do you want help building an emergency plan? Contact us to find everything you need.