Handing a Disaster at Your Darien Business | SERVPRO® of Darien/New Canaan

3/26/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Darien/New Canaan knows the commercial restoration process inside and out. Here are some of our best tips in choosing the right restoration

What was the biggest lesson you learned in 2020? If you’re like most of us, it was that unpredictable and unprecedented things can happen. And if you own a business, that lesson probably hit home even more clearly.

While it’s safe to say that none of us were prepared for a global pandemic, it’s a good idea for business owners to think ahead and prepare for the more routine problems that can happen during the course of a year—things like flooding or fire.

Conscientious business owners likely already have a solid disaster plan in place and work with their employees to ensure they understand all the moving parts. It’s one thing to have a disaster plan ready and another to live through a disaster.

Because we work with business owners dealing with disaster cleanup regularly, we know what it takes to ensure your business is ready for reopening. Here’s our best advice to help you prepare for a brighter future.

It’s a Step-by-Step Process

Keep these steps in mind if your business is damaged:

Follow your disaster plan. The first thing you need to do is implement your disaster plan and follow the steps you laid out. That may include moving to a backup location and checking in on your employees.

Document your losses and damage. Your insurance company will want photographs and documentation. Be sure you take your photographs before you start cleaning up.

Stay in touch with your valued customers and other stakeholders. You’ll want to be in touch with your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your community. Social media can be a great tool for the wider community, but consider reaching out to personally to your employees and your customers.

Take care of yourself. Going through disaster recovery is stressful. Choose the best partners to guide you through it, and be sure you’re taking steps to manage your stress and care for yourself and your family.

If your business is damaged due to fire, water or any other cause, 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.