Recovery Steps After Your Business Experiences a Fire

With all the time, energy and dedication that goes into developing your business, the last thing you want is for a natural disaster such as a fire to strike at your place of work. However, life is unpredictable. If a fire does occur at your small to medium-sized business, it is imperative to have a plan in place so you know what actions need to be taken. Below are three helpful steps to reopen your business as soon as possible.

Initiate the IT Backup Systems

If your company is the victim of a fire, you’ll want to implement your disaster recovery Waterford CT plan for the online systems. In this day and age, a large portion of a business’s procedures, polices and secure data is stored via online systems. Not having this data protected can result in additional time and costs during your recovery. Having a plan guarantees that your data is safe and can get your business back on its feet much quicker than you could without one. Ensure you have one in place and then get the ball rolling!

Turn Off the Utilities

This may seem like an obvious piece of advice; however, with so many items to keep track of, it can be easy to overlook. Keeping utilities on can lead to further damage, depending on the source of the fire. To make sure additional gas or electric usage do not cause further issues, turn the utilities off or call and request they be shut off.

Track All Calls, Emails and Expenses

Whether it is a small fire or larger fire, chances are that physical damages occurred to your building and equipment. To ensure each item is properly addressed and you are accurately compensated, track everything. Do a thorough sweep of your facilities and note everything that was damaged. Take pictures of damaged parts of the building and equipment. Every form of discussion, whether call, email or text, should also be tracked. This way, when additional financial discussions occur, you will have all the details needed to verify previous conversations.

While a fire can create unwanted stress, experiencing one absolutely does not mean the end of your business. Closely following these steps can make for a smoother recovery and get your business up and running in a timely manner.