Preparing Your Commercial Building to Withstand a Hurricane

7/30/2021 (Permalink)

Prepare your commercial building and property to survive a hurricane, and if one hits, call SERVPRO of West Hartford for storm damage remediation.

There are a lot of things you can control when it comes to growing and protecting your business, but a hurricane isn’t one of them! Direct hit or no, the strong wind and rain of a hurricane can severely damage your West Hartford commercial building—and maybe even put you out of business for good. The best thing you can do is to be prepared for a big storm and be ready to act fast once it’s over. SERVPRO recommends that West Hartford and central Connecticut business take the following steps to prepare to survive a hurricane.

Before the Storm Is Even in the Forecast

West Hartford is less than 50 miles from the ocean, and that means that your commercial building has a greater risk of experiencing property damage—and a business interruption—from a hurricane. Take some time while the weather is clear to do some basic storm prep for your business.

If you haven’t created one yet, put together a business continuity plan to map out the steps you will take after a storm or other disaster hits your business.
Know when a hurricane may be on the way by signing up with the National Hurricane Center for weather alerts.
Put together an emergency kit for you and your employees, with first aid supplies, a battery-powered radio, flashlights and fresh batteries, and a multi-day supply of nonperishable food and water.
Keep an updated emergency contact list of your employees.
Choose a local storm damage remediation company that you can rely on after a storm (or water or fire) disaster hits your business. (Pssst: SERVPRO of West Hartford is ready to handle your cleanup and restoration, start to finish.)

When the Storm Is Heading Your Way

Here comes the hurricane! Get to work protecting your building and property from the hurricane and wind-driven rain.

Use plywood or hurricane shutters to cover up windows and doors.
Check your roof and repair any damaged or missing shingles. Securely attach exhaust fans, solar panels and HVAC equipment.
Securely tie down signs, dumpsters, fuel tanks and other heavy objects on your property. If you can, park vehicles in a garage or warehouse.
Relocate files and documents to an above-ground level of your building. Use plastic sheeting to protect computers and other electronic equipment.

After the Hurricane

Check in on your employees and keep them informed.
Document storm damage with photos and/or videos, and hang onto receipts. Call your property casualty insurer promptly to report any damage claims.
Because lots of other West Hartford businesses will need storm damage remediation services, too, call SERVPRO of West Hartford ASAP for professional, speedy and complete storm cleanup.

Help Is Here

The team at SERVPRO of West Hartford has specialized training and experience in commercial water damage restoration services, fire and smoke damage restoration services, biohazard cleanup and natural disaster prevention and cleanup. Call SERVPRO of West Hartford (860.206.6141) any time.

For commercial water, fire, smoke, mold, storm or other disaster restoration needs, call SERVPRO of West Hartford today at 860.206.6141

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