Ready Your Business for a Fire Emergency | SERVPRO® of East Mecklenburg/Matthews

6/2/2022 (Permalink)

Having a team on your side after a disaster is a big relief. SERVPRO® of East Mecklenburg/Matthews is your local commercial restoration expert.

When it comes to commercial emergencies, it is important for all employees of a company to be on the same page. Not only does a lack of preparation endanger your employees, but it also jeopardizes your entire business. The consequences of not being prepared for an emergency can be detrimental to your East Mecklenburg/Matthews business.

According to FEMA, 40% of businesses do not reopen following a disaster. Preparing your company for disasters such as fires before they occur can reduce your risk of damage. (Having a partner like SERVPRO on standby to repair your property if a fire breaks out can also help your business stay on track!)

Here’s how you can ready your business for a fire:

Install smoke alarms. Smoke alarms are one of the most effective investments in fire prevention. And yet smoke alarms were not present in 52% of major business fires, according to one study. Having functional smoke alarms throughout your business could alert your employees to a fire before it wreaks havoc.

Watch out for fire hazards. Inspect your workplace for potential fire hazards such as cables, flammable objects such as paper, overloaded extension cords and electric appliances. Communicate these hazards to your staff and establish rules to ensure that all appliances and other devices are used as intended. A property clear of fire hazards can lower the chance of accidental fires within your company.

Preserve important documents. Be sure to back up data like customer information, financial records and registration data. Keep your data in a secure location like a fireproof box or digitize your documents and store them safely online. Businesses that have a backup plan are more likely to recover after an emergency.

Who Do I Turn to if My Business Suffers Fire Damage? SERVPRO understands that not all crises can be avoided and that damage can occur even when precautions are taken. If fire damage ruins your business, we can repair any damage caused by the flames and the efforts to extinguish them. When it comes to running a business, time is money, which is why we offer 24-hour emergency services to begin restoration as soon as possible.

Our team works with advanced equipment to repair, rebuild and deodorize your business property after a fire emergency. We have the tools to effectively restore your business and have it back up and running in no time.

There is never a convenient time for a fire damage emergency in the workplace. If your business experiences a fire, count on your local SERVPRO to restore it to pre-fire condition.