Disaster Recovery Advice for New Hope Business Owners | SERVPRO® of Gwinnett County

2/19/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Gwinnett County South knows the commercial restoration process inside and out. Here are some of our best tips.

Did you know that having a disaster plan in place for your business is an effective way to set yourself up for a faster recovery?

It’s true. But even with the best plan in place, the aftermath of a disaster can be challenging to manage. After all, it’s one thing to have a plan for how you’ll handle it and another to put it in place.

Because we regularly work with business owners who need our expertise and support to complete a restoration process, we know a lot about what it takes to get a business up and running again. Our team has pulled together some of our best tips to help business owners deal with the first stages of the restoration process.

Help With Your First Steps

Here are some things you should consider doing if a disaster (like a storm or a fire) impacts your business:

Remember to follow your plan. Dealing with damage to your business is a shock, but it’s vital at this step to remember and implement your disaster plan. Depending on what you do, that might include moving to a backup location.

Be responsive to your insurance company. You’ll have to work closely with your insurance company to ensure your restoration process runs as smoothly as possible. One of the best ways to do that is to document everything well. Take plenty of (pre-cleanup) pictures and inventory any damaged equipment or stock.

Take the steps you can to help your employees. There are resources available for small business owners and their employees affected by the disaster. You can check with organizations like the Small Business Administration (SBA) for help and ideas.

Update your community. Regularly connect with your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your community.. Social media is the right way for you to reach your wider community, but consider reaching out personally to your employees, suppliers and your loyal customers.

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.