Effective Ways to Get Ready for a Disaster

4/17/2020 (Permalink)

Safely evacuate your Silt, CO building

In all likelihood, you'll never have to contend with a flood or storm damage in the workplace. This doesn't mean you shouldn't be ready just in case. Disaster preparedness can give you peace of mind, and it will help you be ready during the most urgent times of need. If you don't currently have an emergency response plan in place, now is the perfect time to get your business in order. The right preparation will keep you and your employees safe. It will also protect your assets.

Revisit Your Insurance Coverage

Your property insurance plan will cover the repair and replacement costs of many types of incidents. You should review your coverage and make sure it meets your needs and accounts for all possible disasters. Do the following as you take a look at your plan:

• Evaluate your coverage limits.
  
• Consider adding flood insurance and earthquake insurance.
  
• Be familiar with your plan's exclusions and fine print.
  
  

Assemble Emergency Kits
You can minimize the effects of storm damage and flooding, but you can't control the severity of these issues. Part of your business preparedness should include putting together first aid kits and emergency kits. Make these available in various locations of your building so many people can access them. A first aid kit should include bandages and gauze pads in different sizes, antiseptic wipes, disposable gloves, and ice packs. You can also have blankets, flashlights and water bottles in your emergency kit. Include the phone numbers of relevant emergency response groups, including professional flood cleanup companies.

Plan Your Escape
No disaster preparedness plan is complete without a way to safely evacuate your Silt, CO, building. Make sure everyone in your workplace knows where the nearest exits are and how to get out quickly and in an orderly fashion. Assign roles to responsible employees. Also, establish a gathering place outside of the facility.
Take the time to think about disaster preparedness. This could save time, stress, and most importantly, lives.