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The Reality of Sewage Leaks | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

3/15/2024 (Permalink)

sewage water pooling on a kitchen floor after a leak SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is always ready to respond to your call when biohazard incidents strike.

Dealing with a sewage leak might be one of the worst things you ever have to do as a homeowner or business owner—or at least the stinkiest. A sewage leak might not leave behind as much damage as some other disasters, but it still ranks high on the never-want-to-live-through list for all of us.

Sewage leaks can be common, though, and they can happen to anyone, any time. Get to know how to react when things start getting a little messy, and you can be on the road to recovery in no time.

What to Do First

When wastewater can’t move through your pipes cleanly, it can start to back up, finding its way out through sinks, tubs and just about any other drain it can reach. Sewage leaks can also happen if a pipe or water line cracks or is otherwise damaged.

It doesn’t really matter where it comes from, sewage leaks are not something you should handle on your own. When water leaks into your home, it is classified into three different categories—white water, gray water or black water. While white and gray water come from sources that are considered generally clean and nontoxic, black water is toxic. Sewage leaks always fall into the black water category and are considered a biohazard. They contain viruses, bacteria and other microbes that can make you sick when you encounter them.

Stay away from the leak and turn the water off to your home to stop the flow as quickly as possible. If you have pets or children, block the area so they can’t get near it. Open windows all around the leak as well to help with the fumes. Call us right away, too—we can respond day or night to start your recovery.

Where SERVPRO® Comes In

From the moment you contact us, we will start gathering as much information as possible in order to send our team of trained experts to your home. We are trained and certified to handle any kind of biohazard cleanup quickly and effectively—and we have all the safety equipment and tools to do it.

Once you know our team is on the way, you can spend some time snapping photos of the leak. These may not be images you ever want to see again, but the more documentation you can provide to your insurance company, the easier the claim process will be. Photos can also help us find the origin of the leak in order to correct it.

Identifying the cause of the sewage leak will be one of the first steps we take when you get to your property. We will also immediately begin removing the water and sewage. Remember that sewage leaks are considered hazardous, so you will need to steer clear for a little while as we get everything cleaned up.

Cleaning after a sewage leak entails quite a few steps, many of which will be ongoing all at the same time. We will make sure things are deep-cleaned, sanitized and free of odors. Our crew can also handle any physical damage that the leak may have caused. We make it our goal to put everything back together so you can get back to life as normal quickly.

Finding a sewage leak in your home or office isn’t just stinky, it can also be a real health hazard. Take quick action to isolate the leak and call us right away. We can handle the cleanup so you never have to see the mess again.

Sewage leaks should always be cleaned up by professionals. Call SERVPRO, and we will take care of you.

Preparing for Spring Storms | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

3/1/2024 (Permalink)

heavy rain pouring down on an outdoor metal roof in a storm Let SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island help you get from April showers to May flowers.

The warm weather of spring has arrived, and we know for our Texas home that means that plenty of rain and severe storms can come right along with it. It isn’t uncommon to see thunderstorms, flash flooding and even the occasional early season tropical-style storm during the spring months.

As spring pushes toward summer, the weather can intensify and the official hurricane season starts. With potentially volatile weather headed our way, it is important to be prepared.

All the preparations in the world won’t matter if you don’t have a way to receive weather alerts. Staying informed is one of the most important things you can do in order to safely ride out anything Mother Nature brings.

The Power of the Internet

Your phone is likely never very far away from your hand, which makes it one of the best choices for staying connected to weather forecasts and alerts. There are Wireless Emergency Alerts that can be sent directly to your phone, but you should also consider signing up for another reliable weather app in order to have the most information possible.

When you are choosing an app, make sure you are sticking with a nationally recognized organization. Seek out your nearest news station, since many of them offer apps that will keep informed on a multitude of situations. Make sure you sign up for alerts from the city as well.

Keep an eye on local weather forecasts when an event is predicted so that you are not caught off-guard if an alert is issued. This can also help you decide on any upcoming travel plans you may have and keep you up to date on shelters and evacuation orders.

Non-Electronic Options

While our phones and other screens are great resources for staying well-informed, they also have batteries that will eventually run out. Make sure you have a way to continue receiving weather alerts and other news even if the power goes out long-term.

If there are weather sirens close enough to your home to hear, get to know the different sounds they make ahead of a storm coming in. Invest in an NOAA weather radio as well. These are portable, require no electricity and can give you accurate information through any kind of severe weather. Keep one handy even after a storm has moved through in case another system is close behind it.

Emergency alerts can save your life by getting you out of harm’s way, but that doesn’t mean your home won’t see some damage when storms get bad. If it does, call us day or night and start restoration immediately. We are local, which means we are ready to go the moment you need us.

Serious storms can cause serious property damage. Call SERVPRO® 247 for immediate restoration assistance.

When a Disaster Strikes Your Business | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

2/15/2024 (Permalink)

business man in office talking to female SERVPRO rep SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is here for your business from ERPs to disaster recovery.

Any kind of disaster can leave you feeling completely overwhelmed and wondering where to go next. In an instant, everything at home, your community and your business can be changed for the worse.

Getting your life put back together at home is essential, but for a small business owner, so is getting work going again. By creating a plan ahead of time and having a team like ours at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island right around the corner, you can get back to business as usual quickly.

<h3ahead-of-time">Prepare Ahead of Time

The best way to ensure a fast recovery after any kind of disaster strikes is by having an emergency plan. When you and your employees know how to respond before, during and after an event occurs, you can keep your business moving forward.

One of the most crucial parts of an emergency plan is communication. Your staff need to know each step of the process in order to make things run smoothly. Make emergency planning part of your regular training in order to keep everyone on the same page.

Regularly walk through your building, and ensure emergency routes are clear. Show your staff where the main water shut-off valve is and where fire extinguishers are located throughout your building. Assign staff members different actions to complete ahead of predicted disasters in order to prepare your building as much as possible.

After a disaster strikes, your employees need to know how work will start back. If working remotely is the plan, ensure secured networks are up and running. If you will be utilizing an alternate location, make sure everyone knows where and when to report for their duties.

Communicate with your team in multiple ways, and keep in mind that some disasters may take out networks long-term. Make sure everyone on staff can send and receive text messages as these are one of the more reliable ways to get in touch when coverage is spotty.

<h3quickly">Recover Quickly

When you have a plan, you can rest a little easier knowing that everything has been done to protect your building and your staff. Make sure that contacting SERVPRO® is first on your to-do list as soon as the threat is over so that restoration can begin right away.

Our professional team can respond day or night to your physical location in order to start the rebuilding process, which means you can start communicating with your customers right away. Let them know a projected reopening date and how you will continue to serve them. Use multiple platforms to provide updates throughout your recovery process as well. Be transparent with your community in order to stay as engaged as possible with your customers.

Keep in mind that disaster recovery is a multilayered process that doesn’t happen overnight. Be flexible in how you keep work going, and shift your priorities as needed. With an open mind, you will push through any kind of disaster, and things will be back to normal that much faster.

Create and practice an emergency plan with your staff regularly, and make sure you have multiple ways to communicate with both your team and your community. No matter what happens, we can rebuild your physical location while you keep work going.

Has your business experienced a disaster, or do you want help building an emergency plan? Contact us to find everything you need.

One Team That Can Handle Multiple Kinds of Damage | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

2/1/2024 (Permalink)

heavy rain pounding down on a blacktop surface SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is Here to Help® when any disaster strikes!

Have you ever found yourself wondering when the streak of bad luck will end? It seems like one minor occurrence can lead to so many more, leaving you feeling like the rainy days will never end.

This is particularly true when disaster strikes. Even a small disaster can take weeks to recover from, and one kind of damage will almost always lead to another. Whether a disaster affects only your home or our entire community, fast recovery is something we all need and deserve when heavy rains settle into our lives.

This is why having a total restoration company right around the corner is crucial. With one call to SERVPRO®, we can get things put back together fast no matter what you face.

The Impact of Disasters

The impact of a disaster striking is really immeasurable. Even when a natural disaster is predicted with plenty of time to prepare, it can hit harder and faster than anyone ever anticipated. A disaster that stems from manmade causes can be equally devastating, particularly when things happen completely out of the blue.

A single rain storm that gets heavy can cause a flash flood that can later lead to mold growth. Winds can blow a tree down onto your roof, or take out the power long-term. Fires in your home can leave behind smoke, soot, water damage and intense odors.

Disasters are the very definition of the well-known cliche “when it rains, it pours” as damages will always compound. The longer any kind of damage sticks around, the worse things will get as well.

The physical toll of a disaster striking isn’t the only kind that will settle into your lives either. The mental toll of a disaster can be one of the most challenging ones to deal with, which is why fast recovery is crucial.

A Single Team, Total Restoration

When something happens to your home or your town, timing will always matter. Our team is always ready, 365 days a year, 247. From the moment you dial our number, we will start your recovery process as we gather information and put together a team to head your way.

SERVPRO’s staff is trained and certified in a number of disaster scenarios. Not only do we come with highly-trained professionals, we are also well experienced. Our office is locally owned and operated, which means we have experienced the same disasters you have, and we have cleaned many of the homes and offices right here at home.

If a storm blows through town and causes damage to your roof, we can respond around the clock to get it tarped and protected from further damage. If a flood sweeps through town or just your own home, we will start removing water while we simultaneously work to save as much of your personal property as possible.

When a section of your home is damaged beyond repair, we can rebuild it. We make it our goal to get your life put back together, and whatever it takes to meet that goal is exactly what we will do.

Because our team is a total restoration team, we never walk away until you are completely happy with the final product. If your home doesn’t smell like it should after a fire left things charred or mold spread rapidly, we will keep working until it does.

A highly trained staff, top-of-the-line equipment and nonstop availability means that SERVPRO is the only call you will have to make when a rainy season of your life sets in. We will have you believing in sunshine again before you know it.

Have you experienced a disaster and need restorations? Make one call to our office to start recovery fast.

A Toasty and Fire-Safe Season | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

1/16/2024 (Permalink)

brick chimney with lit fire logs Fire safety is a top priority for us at SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island this winter. Keep your home safe with these helpful tips!

Even in our mild climate, the late months of winter bring us the joy of cozy sweatshirts and fuzzy blankets. With cooler temperatures in the mornings and evenings, many of us may be reaching for space heaters or making a crackling fire in our fireplaces.

House fires rise dramatically in the winter, and many of them start from preventable accidents. That doesn’t mean you can’t keep your home nice and toasty—with a few simple steps, you can stay as warm as you want and as safe as possible.

Addressing Your Fireplace

If you have a fireplace in your home, it can be a great secondary source of heat when the occasional winter storm moves through and knocks the power out. Fireplaces come with risks, though, especially when they are not used correctly.

If your fuel source in your fireplace is wood, you should be cleaning ash and other debris out after every fire. Your chimney, regardless of heat source, should be professionally inspected and cleaned every year.

Make sure there are no flammable materials near your fireplace, including hanging off your mantle. If you have an electric or gas fireplace, make sure everything is well-connected before turning on the flames.

You should have a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in the room or right outside of it with fresh batteries to help keep your family safe as well. Keeping a fire extinguisher in the room isn’t a bad idea either.

Space Heater Safety

Since our Texas temperatures are generally warmer even in the winter, space heaters are a popular heating source. Being able to heat a room without overheating the whole house is convenient, but space heaters are responsible for nearly 1,700 house fires each year.

When you use a space heater, make sure it is placed on a solid, flat surface. Keep a three-foot radius of open space around it, and make sure your pets and children understand they shouldn’t be near it. Check the cord before you plug it in for any signs of aging, and always plug it directly into the wall.

Space heaters are designed to heat a whole room, so while it may be tempting to put it directly next to you, let it do its job away from the couch, curtains or anything else that could catch fire. Turn your space heater off before heading to bed at night as well.

Suggested Safety Features for Your Space Heater

There are a lot of options when it comes to purchasing space heaters. They come in a wide variety of sizes with differing features, and while they all come with some safety features, there are a few that you want to look for to ensure your home is as safe as possible.

Research the manufacturer of the product to ensure their heaters go through plenty of testing and they are both certified and reliable. Your heaters should have an automatic shutoff feature that works when the unit is tipped and when it has run for a certain length of time.

The cord on your space heater should be at least six feet long, and it should feel sturdy and well-made. Space heaters should never be plugged in an extension cord, so make sure you know what length cord you need so stay as cozy as possible.

Spend some time making sure your fireplace is safe for use, and never leave a space heater running unattended. If something does happen, call SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island right away. We can handle smoke, soot or any other fire damage quickly.

A quick fire damage restoration is just a phone call away. Call SERVPRO® for immediate assistance.

Moisture and Your Home | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

1/2/2024 (Permalink)

close up of condensation on window pane and ledge Water damage can happen anywhere in your home. Call SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island to restore water damage on your property anytime.

We use water a lot in our daily lives. From running the dishwasher to putting in what feels like the 15th load of laundry for the day, having water the moment we need it is a pretty big blessing. While it is a blessing, when water gets into the wrong places, it can turn our homes on end and create total chaos.

When you know where to look for leaks, you can take fast action to stop them. There are several places that leaks can commonly hide out around your home, but with a little regular maintenance you can keep water exactly where it is supposed to be.

Under Your Sinks

Your sinks, toilets and bathtubs are all prime places for water leaks to hide. With so many different water lines under each of your sinks and so much water already around, it can be hard to catch small problems before they become a big issue.

When leaks start under your sink, they can quickly affect your cabinets, walls or even the floor. Look under the sinks once a week. Feel the water lines for excess moisture, and tighten the connectors. Replace any seals that have worn out, and dry up any drips you see.

Beneath Appliances

Our appliances really make our lives convenient, but until something goes wrong, we don’t often think about the amount of water that goes in and out of them each time they run. Dishwashers, water heaters, washing machines and refrigerators are all prone to leaks that are often hard to find.

Pull these appliances away from the wall every few months and give the space behind them a good cleaning. Check for puddles, drips or other moisture on the wall or floor. Mold, musty smells or soft spots in the floor are other indicators that something is leaking somewhere in the appliances lines.

Behind Your Walls or Floors

Hidden leaks can be particularly dangerous because they can seep into every nook and cranny near them. This often leads to water damage behind your walls and under your floor. Even when you find a leak fast, water may have gotten into the wrong places.

Never ignore a musty smell especially when it is near a water-based appliance. A new squeak in the floor can be another indicator that something is going wrong. Do some investigating so that you can correct issues fast.

Around Your Windows and Doors

Condensation on your windows can be common, particularly when the temperatures are fluctuating. It can be easy to ignore this as something that will go away on its own, but it can actually lead to damage around the structure of your home as the water trickles down into cracks or between your siding.

Check your window seals and around the frames of your windows regularly by feeling for moisture. Feel around your door seals as well. The seasonal change is the perfect time to refresh the seals around your home and keep everything tight.

If you do find water damage in your home, don’t let it cause you to panic. Call SERVPRO® for fast and complete restoration. We have the crew and equipment to get your home dry after a major flood or a little leak that got out of control. Whatever you need, we have your needs covered.

Don’t ignore signs of water damage! Call SERVPRO for a quick restoration.

A Local Company Will Always Matter | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

12/15/2023 (Permalink)

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It is safe to say that most of us do our best to avoid imagining what it would be like if a disaster were to strike anywhere. Considering what your home and your life might look like if a disaster were to strike in our own neighborhood is something we never want to even picture.

You can certainly spend some time preparing your home in order to mitigate potential risks, but even the more prepared home could experience damage in a natural disaster. Manmade disasters can catch you even more off-guard since they are often completely unpredictable.

When something happens to our home, timing matters. The faster recovery can happen and we can get our lives back together, the better. That makes having a local company incredibly important.

Making the Right Choice

When disaster strikes and your home is left with any kind of damage, it can make you feel really overwhelmed. You will need to make decisions in the midst of dealing with all the emotions that come along with seeing the aftermath. You also need to act fast in order to avoid additional damage. It can be a lot to juggle all at once.

With so much to handle, you need to make the best decision possible about a restoration service that can help you put things back together. It’s important to work with someone that is certified, experienced and available around the clock.

At SERVPRO®, we are all of those things, and we are owned and run by local community members. As your neighbors, we completely understand how traumatic a disaster can be.

Because we live in the area, we have also experienced the disasters that have struck. We know the emotional and physical toll that dealing with damage can have, and we know that it is crucial to put our neighborhoods back together.

A History of Experience

When your home is damaged, working with someone that comes with plenty of experience can bring a lot of comfort. When a big disaster strikes, though, SERVPRO has the extra benefit of being backed by a national brand. That means that we will always have the right amount of help as soon as it is needed.

SERVPRO started in 1967 and has been a growing giant in the restoration industry ever since. Nationally, there are more than 2,000 SERVPROs ready to serve their community and beyond, including ours right in your Brownsville backyard.

Working with SERVPRO means you get experts in the field who are not only trained and experienced in all things disaster recovery, they are also certified. Our team is consistently learning more and more to make sure we are the complete package when it comes to rebuilding after a disaster.

We handle your whole restoration, no matter what it requires. We can tarp your roof and seal off your home immediately after an event and will walk with you through a complete rebuild as it is needed. Our team arrives at your property with the highest quality equipment, technology and the latest techniques so that your world gets put back together properly and completely fast.

Choosing SERVPRO means you are choosing years of experience and community members that love this town as much as you do. No matter what you need, SERVPRO has you covered.

Want to learn more about everything we can do for you? Contact us to be prepared for anything.

When Water Takes a Stand in Your Business | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

12/1/2023 (Permalink)

concrete floor tiling with large cracks and water on it Has water damage infiltrated your business? Give SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island a call to get that resolved!

What would you do if you stepped into the office for the day only to be greeted with a musty odor? It would certainly change your morning as you spend time searching for potential water leaks.

While that is not a scenario any of us ever want to face, opening the doors to our commercial building and finding yourself ankle-deep in water would be even worse—a true nightmare that could leave anyone overwhelmed!

Whatever has happened, plumbing failure or a natural disaster, the faster you can move when it comes to water damage, the more you can mitigate your losses. Get to know how to handle finding standing water in your business so you can take quick action and get back to business as normal.

One Step at a Time

The best way to handle a stressful situation like a flooded business is to break it down to a few simple steps. Give yourself a second to breathe, and then start working toward putting everything back together. Getting started as quickly as possible can prevent future damage and potential mold growth.

1. Safety first. Any time a disaster strikes, regardless of its source, safety should be your first priority. Find the driest place possible, and call SERVPRO® right away. While we gather your information and prepare a team for your property, snap some photos of the water and damage.

2. Find control. If water is still actively flowing, it is important to find its source. Turning water off at the source is the best way to mitigate extreme damage. If you can’t find a specific leak, but have determined it is an internal issue, cut the water to the building off at the main water valve.

3. Begin drying out. Floodwater, even when it is from a natural or clean source, can become contaminated quickly. The more you can stay out of the water, the safer you will stay—but you still want to do what you can to start the drying process. Open windows around the flooded area, turn on fans if you still have power and move anything in the path of the water.

Work With the Pros

Once our team arrives at your property, we will begin removing the water from your building immediately. Our crew will also perform a total assessment so they can walk you through exactly what your recovery process will look like. We will work directly with your insurance agency as well, making sure everything is handled as easily as possible.

As we get moving on your recovery, you can turn your attention to getting back to work. If our team deems it safe to do so, they will contain the area needing restoration so you can operate out of the rest of your building.

While you get your staff back to work, our staff will continue drying everything out. It is our goal to restore rather than replace your belongings. We will work with you to make the best decisions for your building so that things are as close to normal as possible.

Take a stand against standing water in your commercial building. Move fast, and get in touch with our professionals. We will get you back to work before you know it.

Do you need repairs after a water disaster in your commercial building? Contact us to get dried out quickly.

The Ways Your Home Can be Damaged | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

11/17/2023 (Permalink)

residentail home with roof destroyed and debris falling down If you discover damage in your residence, call SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island right away.

Our homes face a multitude of threats on a daily basis. Strong storms blowing in, fire hazards, sudden flooding…even just the neighbors who care a little too much about their yard and send rocks flying through your window when they mow for the fifth time…could have you calling your insurance company.

We may face lots of potential threats, but we can’t let them interrupt our lives. Instead we should do everything we can to prepare for them, and that means learning as much as possible about the most common kinds of home damage.

SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is here to help when you do have damages, making recovery just as easy as being prepared.

The Biggest Risks

We are certainly not strangers to risk living in this part of Texas. We have seen hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes and even some unusual freezing temps that have resulted in damage to homes, streets and everything else in their path. Our homes are also challenged by the extreme heat waves we often see during the summer months.

Even with risks that will vary according to the time of the year, there are three kinds of damage we should all understand well in order to take steps to prevent it. Damage to the roof, water damage and fires are big threats that people around the nation face and need to prepare for.

Your home could be damaged by water in a multitude of ways, both from inside and outside your home. This might include coastal flooding, flash flooding or just a burst pipe. Your roof could be damaged as the remnants of a hurricane blow through, or it could be hit by a tree limb that should have been trimmed long ago. While most sources of fire are manmade, preventable accidents, they can also be started inside or outside of the home.

Compounding Damages

Living through a single event is traumatic enough, but as reality begins to dawn on the full extent of your disaster, you will likely see compounding damage to your home. A flood can destroy your furniture, and then leave you dealing with mold that starts to damage your foundation.

A fire doesn’t just burn one part of your house, it sends smoke and soot damage into rooms that never even saw flames. On top of that, there is a good chance parts of your home will also be dealing with water and potential mold damage from the effort to put the fire out.

No matter what kind of disaster your home endured, your recovery process will need to happen in steps in order to make sure every base is covered.

When you call us, we start taking as much information over the phone as possible while we mobilize a team with the right equipment to head to your property. Our crew not only has the tools and training to handle water, storm or fire damage—we can handle your tear down and construction needs, too.

If your home has a flooded basement or a leaking roof, we will make our first priority getting everything dried out and saving as much of your property as we can. As we move along in the recovery process, we can replace roof beams and seal sections of your home in order to prevent mold growth and keep things structurally sound.

When a fire strikes in your home, we will tackle the most damaged areas first in order to secure the area and prevent potential damage from weather coming in. We will address the burned odor along with making sure every room near and far from where the fire was is smoke- and soot-free. Depending on how bad your damage was, we can tear down and rebuild entire rooms if that is what it takes to make your home truly yours again.

Not only do we start your recovery fast, day or night, we also work directly with your insurance company in order to create the smoothest process possible. Working with SERVPRO® means one call is all it takes to coordinate every aspect of your restoration. We are the only contractors you will need as we get your life put back together.

Does your home need restoration and you don’t want to make more than one call? Contact us to get everything handled by one team.

You Need an Emergency Plan for Your Business | SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island

11/17/2023 (Permalink)

clip board with a disaster preparedness checklist and emergency supplies in the background Are you prepared for disaster? SERVPRO of East Brownsville & South Padre Island is here for you when disaster strikes!

Over the last five years, the number of natural disasters has been steadily increasing. When you take note of the statistics, it is clear that not only is the number of events going up, but the overall intensity of the disasters has also increased. That means that not only are natural disasters more common, but they are leaving behind more damage than ever.

You can’t always rely on statistics alone, though, and there is still a chance your business will never experience a natural disaster that leaves behind damage. Even still, there is always the possibility of a manmade event happening that could leave you with losses.

No one enjoys considering all the ways that you might experience physical losses in your business, but it is important to prepare for your risks. By creating a plan, you can move through your day with a little less stress knowing you have done what you can to keep work going.

The Importance of a Plan

As natural disasters continue to increase every year and other risks remain high, having a plan is more important than ever. When you have a plan, you can save your employees’ lives and possibly prevent extreme damage to your business. Taking the time to get to know what specific risks you face means being able to take action ahead of potential storms, flooding or fire damage.

When a disaster strikes, it can not only leave physical damage and put lives at risk, but it is also one of the most challenging financial situations a business can live through. Making a plan will not only mean your team knows how to stay safe, but it can also protect your finances before, during and after the event.

Even if your property experiences damage, with a plan you can get back to work faster after a disaster. Most businesses that experience a closure from either a natural or manmade disaster never reopen. Creating a plan means work can keep going seamlessly, even if you no longer have a physical location to work from.

An Emergency Ready Plan

So, where do you begin? Creating a plan can feel like a pretty daunting task to complete, but SERVPRO® can work with you to form a plan that meets your unique needs. When you build an Emergency Ready Plan, it will be customized for your business, which means everything you need to stay safe and keep working will be laid out for you.

The first step to creating your plan will be a free assessment from our crew. We will walk through your business and examine your specific needs. It is our goal to create a path for your business so that you know exactly what to do before, during and after a disaster strikes.

Your plan will start the moment you say “go,” which means that you can start taking steps long before anything happens. If a disaster is predicted, your team can go to action in order to protect important paperwork, set up to work remotely and even prepare your building to mitigate damage.

When you have an Emergency Ready Plan, your team will know exactly how to communicate with one another during and after an event occurs. The chain of command will be laid out for you, and everyone will know exactly who to expect directions from.

As soon as it is safe to do so, our crew will respond to your property in order to start restorations while your staff gets back to work. If your business is unable to operate remotely, your plan can include alternate physical work locations so that as soon as it is safe, your business is running again.

Your business needs a plan that is the total package. An Emergency Ready Plan is designed to meet all of your needs in order to help you avoid as much financial loss as possible and keep work going as fast as possible. A plan with SERVPRO comes with 247 availability, years of experience and the backing of a national brand that is always ready to put life back together quickly.

Ready to create your Emergency Ready Plan for your business? Contact us for your free assessment to start the plan you need.