Storm Season: Is Your Business Ready?

7/26/2022 (Permalink)

BEFORE the storm hits, have an Emergency Supply Kit ready and an evacuation plan.

Communicate with your co-workers and offer to help people who may be elderly, disabled or living with small children.

Every Office should have an Emergency Supply Kit - put one in your car trunk, too.

Emergency Supply Kit List:

• Water (one gallon per person per day
• Food (non-perishable, 3-day supply
• Manual can opener
• Battery powered radio, preferably a NOAA weather radio with tone alert and extra batteries
• Flashlight and batteries
• First Aid Kit
• Whistle to signal for help
• Clothing
• Dust masks or bandannas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags, and duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
• Local maps
• Hygiene items
• Cash - when there is no power, ATMs will not work
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

If you suffer storm damage to your business, call the Franchise Professionals at SERVPRO of Cape May & Cumberland Counties at 609-624-0202. A timely response is key to minimizing secondary damages caused by a severe storm or hurricane.

Business Owners and Property Managers should ask about our Emergency Ready^® Program. 

Storm tips are provided by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). For more information on severe storms and other emergency situations, visit their website.