24/7 Emergency ServiceWeather Emergencies and Your Workplace | SERVPRO of Reno Southwest
7/14/2023 (Permalink)
If your home or business was damaged in a storm, call SERVPRO of Reno Southwest to get you back in action.
Experiencing a weather emergency or severe storm at home is relatively predictable. You know where everything is, you can easily access the food and water that you need and you are in our own comfortable space. But what about at your business?
We all know that weather is unpredictable in the Reno area, so you could easily be surprised by a storm after you and your staff arrive at work. If your team isn’t prepared to take action, a chaotic situation could ensue, and it could be dangerous for your employees.
By preparing them with the information they need, you are ensuring that everyone under your employment stays safe during a weather emergency.
Understanding the different weather risks that could affect us can help you prepare more efficiently. Winter storms, extreme heat and high winds are some of the major threats to the Reno community.
While flooding conditions don’t happen often around here, they can still occur at any point. Understanding your flood risk is an easy way to prepare for this possibility. Before you start your workweek, take a look at the forecast so you can plan for the week ahead.
Another important preparation factor is your communication plan. It is easier than ever to share and spread information amongst your employees, thanks to cell phones and the internet. In order to communicate effectively, you need to have everyone’s contact information!
Creating group chats or mass email chains can help you quickly send out information in an emergency. If you need to explain where your evacuation routes are, how to get to your safe shelter location or where your emergency kit is, all you would need to do is send off a quick message.
If you would need your team to evacuate quickly for any reason, they need to know how to get out safely and in a timely manner. Take the time now to show them the evacuation routes and where all of the emergency exits are located.
If staying put is the best course of action, your safe shelter location should be ready to use at a moment’s notice. Prep this space now by clearing it out, stocking it with food and water, and ensuring it is easy to access.
Once you have your plans in place, have your team practice your response for each situation. Practicing helps your team become familiar with each plan so they will react accordingly during a true weather emergency.
Don’t let extreme weather take control! If storms strike your business, SERVPRO® can help you restore your losses.