The Importance of a Commercial Emergency Response Plan

Owning a commercial property comes with many responsibilities. There are the day-to-day operations to oversee and concerns from tenants to address, but being prepared for a disaster is another duty to keep at the forefront of your mind. One way to stay on top of this is to partner with a trusted restoration contractor.

Working with a trusted restoration contractor to create a commercial emergency restoration plan prepares both parties to quickly and effectively address damage when a disaster strikes. There are many decisions to make immediately after major damage occurs. That’s why having a plan in place beforehand makes recovery easier and faster for everyone involved.

1. Quick Response Time

When you partner with a trusted restoration company, you then can receive priority response when your property suffers a disaster, such as mold, fire or flood. They know exactly where you are located and how to effectively communicate with you because they already have experience.

2. Reduced Costs

Preparation planning and the quick response time you get from working with a restoration company prior to a disaster occurring reduces your overall costs. The work you’ve done in advance means you and your contractor will be able to immediately react to a disaster. Your operation downtime will be minimal, allowing you to resume making a profit sooner than if you had not pre-planned.

3. Faster Restoration

Partnering with a restoration company also provides faster restoration. The company has already helped you create a customized emergency preparedness plan and is familiar with your property. This means your contractor can quickly begin the restoration process, cutting down on the amount of time your operations are out of commission.

4. Protection of Important Documents and Property

One of the most important things you must do after disaster strikes is to document everything for insurance purposes. A restoration company has systems in place to ensure all of your items are cataloged. For example, Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration documents everything with pictures and accounts for all property through our Contents Tracking System. Photos are taken, items are boxed up, and each box is barcoded. The process of taking inventory of your property is handled professionally and efficiently.

5. Reduced Stress

Many decisions have to be made immediately when a disaster occurs. Having some of those decisions made ahead of time can reduce this stress. Creating an emergency preparedness plan with a restoration contractor allows you to decide where to have personnel ahead of time. This means there is not any confusion as to what should happen in the middle of an emergency. Conduct emergency drills multiple times a year to increase employee confidence and understanding so that if a natural disaster hits, they will be able to follow the plan in a calm and quick way.

6. Services at the Ready 24/7

A good restoration contractor is also available 24/7 to immediately assist whenever a disaster may strike. They should be able to help assess the situation, mitigate the damage, and make a plan to restore your property back to pre-loss condition at a moment’s notice.

Having a partnership ahead of time, though, will allow them to better service you any time a disaster occurs. Alpha-Omega offers an emergency preparedness program that provides:

• Priority Disaster Response Service 24/7/365.
• High-priority status in the event of community-wide emergencies.
• Aid in pre-planning
• inspections and estimates, no matter how small or large the problem is.
• Discounted services and up-front pricing.

If your commercial property needs restoration services, contact Alpha-Omega Disaster Restoration for an consultation. Our team of professionals is available 24/7 to come and assess the damage done to your commercial property. We document the damage, working directly with your insurance adjuster to provide you the fastest and best restoration possible. Alpha-Omega is a fully certified restoration company serving Billings, MT and surrounding areas..