Business preparedness
Pre-Loss Planning for Businesses
A pre-loss plan gives decision-makers, staff and restoration providers the information needed to act faster after property damage.
Business preparedness
Pre-Loss Planning for Businesses
A pre-loss plan gives decision-makers, staff and restoration providers the information needed to act faster after property damage.
Build the plan
- Identify emergency contacts and decision authority
- Maintain current floor plans and utility shutoff information
- List critical equipment, records and business functions
- Identify alternate work and communication options
- Review insurer and property-management contacts
Prepare restoration information
- Document normal property conditions
- Keep vendor and access information current
- Identify hazardous or regulated materials
- Plan after-hours access and security
- Establish priorities for reopening zones
Property conditions vary
This guide is general information. Active damage, visible mould, smoke residue, electrical concerns or unsafe conditions require a site-specific assessment.