Is Your Business Disaster-Proof?

11/12/2021 (Permalink)

Fire damages commercial building

From forest fires to hurricanes in the United States, natural disasters causes sever property damage and huge revenue losses for businesses.  After disaster strikes your Springdale business, SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale is here to help.  Our team of IICRC trained technicians has the experience in restoring hotels, restaurants, hospitals, schools, government buildings, and banks.  

The ideal time to focus on protection from disasters is prior to the event. SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale provides Emergency Ready Plans (ERP) for commercial businesses, both large and small.  An ERP provides information on where utility shutoffs are located, who are the important contacts and how to reach them.  The purpose of an ERP is to minimize business interruption by having an action plan.  Knowing who to contact, what to do in an emergency, and what to expect ahead of time can help minimize water and fire damage to your business.

Having a close relationship with your insurance agent and knowing your insurance coverage will help minimize disruptions to your business.  Topics to discuss with your agent include:

• Coverage for damage to real or personal property
• Business interruption coverage
• Contingent business interruption coverage

After the disaster strikes, give your agent notice of the loss as soon practicable.  Documentation is essential to maximize insurance recovery.  Collect proof of what was lost with pictures and documentation.  Not every loss needs to be a claim.  Before filing a claim, discuss with your agent the positives and negatives of filing a claim. 

When your Springdale business experiences disaster, SERVPRO of Fayetteville/Springdale should be your first choice for any residential or commercial restoration.  Our team of professionals is trained to assess the damage, identify potential threats, respond quickly to extract the water and restore your property to preloss condition.  SERVPRO of Fayeteville/Springdale is available 24/7 by calling 479-419-5544.