Prepare your Business

11/25/2019 (Permalink)

Steps to Prepare Your Business for Winter

When major winter storms are forecasted in your region, it's important to protect your business from extreme weather events and extreme cold. Here are some simple tips to follow:

1. Stay Informed: Monitor local news and weather conditions. Also, check with the National Weather Service from time to time.
2. Know the three terms you may hear in the forecast. Winter Storm Watch: conditions are favorable for heavy snow/ice in the next 36 hours. Winter Storm Warning: Severe winter conditions and heavy snow/ice are expected in the next 24 hours.         Blizzard Warning: Snow and strong winds producing blinding snow and life threatening wind chill conditions.
3. Stock up on Emergency Supplies. Have enough food and water for a minimum of two days for each employee. Have an emergency power generator available.
4. Have an emergency or continuity plan. Make the plan available to everyone within your organization.
5. Have a backup heat source. Make sure that it is used only in well ventilated areas.
6. Adjust employee hours. If inclement weather is forecast, consider shorter work hours or adjusted work times.

These are just a few tips you can use to prepare. It is suggested that you add more appropriate steps for your particular region. If you should need any help in this area or after the storm, please contact us a SERVPRO of Quincy.

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