Do You Know the First Thing You Should Do If Your San Antonio Business Is Damaged? | SERVPRO® of Alamo Heights

2/23/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Alamo knows the commercial restoration process inside and out. Here are some of our best tips in choosing the right restoration company.

If business owners learned anything from 2020, it’s that nothing is predictable—and sometimes things can happen that completely shift your business and your life.

In our case, recently, it was the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it can happen on a smaller scale, to a state, a community, a home or a business. Conscientious business owners likely already have a solid disaster plan and work with their employees to ensure they understand all the moving parts.

Still, it’s one thing to have a plan in place and another to see a disaster scenario unfold in your own life and business. When that happens, it can be challenging to know what to do, even if your plan is in place.

We work with business owners all the time, so we know what it takes to get your business up and running again. Here’s some of the best advice we can give business owners facing a restoration scenario.

Take the First Step

Here’s what you need to do if a disaster (like a storm, flood or fire) impacts your business:

Work your disaster plan. If you have a disaster plan in place, the first thing you need to do is implement it. Depending on your business, that might even include moving to a backup location and checking in on your employees.

Document everything. Your insurance company will want photographs and documentation of what was lost and damaged. Take them before the cleanup process starts.

Reach out to your insurance company. Your insurance company will work with you and help you throughout the process.

Stay in touch. There are a lot of people who can be impacted by your business. You’ll want to be in touch with your suppliers, your employees, your customers and your community. Social media can be an excellent tool for the wider community, but consider reaching out personally to your employees and your customers.

Take care of your needs. Going through disaster recovery is stressful. Please choose the best partners to guide you through it, and be sure you’re taking steps to manage your stress and care for yourself and your family.

If a fire, flood or any other cause damages your business, 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.