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Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today. - National Preparedness Month 2020 Theme
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When Disaster Strikes, the Key to Business Continuity is having a Readiness Plan in Place. Call SERVPRO of Dane County West today for a free ERP.
“Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today.” - The 2020 National Preparedness Month Theme
September is National Preparedness Month, an annual awareness event sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This is a great time for business owners to review their emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
Are You Ready?
As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don't necessarily have to be.
It is important to prepare long before a disaster occurs. Consider the following steps to help you better prepare for a water or fire emergency situation.
- Sign up for local alerts and warnings, download apps, and check access to wireless emergency alerts.
- Develop and test emergency communication plans.
- Assemble and/or update emergency supplies.
- Collect and safeguard critical documents.
- Document property and assets, and obtain appropriate insurance.
Whether it’s a flood, fire, or extreme winter weather, we must work together as a team to help ensure our families, businesses, places of worship, and neighborhoods are prepared. Contact SERVPRO of Dane County West to find out how we can help make it “Like it never even happened,” if disaster strikes your life.
When Disaster Strikes, the Key to Business Continuity is having a Readiness Plan in Place.
We Can Help!
SERVPRO® Industries, LLC has developed the Emergency READY Program to help business owners create an Emergency READY Profile (ERP) for their facility, at no charge. The business owner works with SERVPRO of Dane County West to gather and document information that will become critical if a disaster strikes. Once the ERP is created, business owners have access to their information 24/7 online and by using SERVPRO’s free smartphone app.
An ERP assessment of your facility contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency and provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and priority contact information.
A SERVPRO of Dane County West Representative will come to your facility to take pictures of critical areas such as exits, stairwells, elevators, electrical room, alarm location, and water shut-off areas so they are incorporated in the ERP accessible on the smartphone app and/or a printed out document. They will also identify and tag water shut-off valves, priority areas, and priority contact information. In addition, they will also identify the line of command for authorizing work to begin and who to call in the event of an emergency.
Whether you are away for lunch, on vacation or it’s after hours, wouldn’t it be nice to have access to your vital building data and emergency contact information directly from your smartphone, 24/7/365? Now you can with the FREE SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile!
The SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile Advantage:
- A no-cost assessment of your facility.
- A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.
- A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.
- Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.
- Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas, and priority contact information.
By developing a complimentary SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and who to call in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.
Call Today to Get Started!
Brenda Delabarre
Business Development Manager
SERVPRO of Dane County West
Cell: (608) 513-7278
Office: (608) 497-3331
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SERVPRO of Dane County West is locally owned and operated serving the Dane County, Madison, WI area. When fire or water damage takes control of your life, we help you take it back.
We are available 24/7 for emergency services to help you regain control quickly. We work with all insurance for a stress-free claims process. We are an IICRC Certified Firm. 5-Star Google and Facebook Ratings. A+ BBB Rating and Angie's List Recommended.