Creating a building Emergency Response Plan-
With the hail and high wind season on its way, there are a few things building owners should be doing to prepare. The following offers pertinent info and a guideline to help you prepare. For a full service, custom analysis of your facility and a custom built plan, contact Property Development Solutions @ 800 PDS-4304.
Your response to storm, hail and wind damage is critical. And, depending on the type of roof you have, an immediate response is even more critical, often dictating your ability to secure insurance settlements.
Having a clear, concise Emergency Response Plan in place for everyone to follow will help ensure that the right steps are taken .. and taken quickly and efficiently!
A step-by-step plan will be invaluable should your property suffer any damaging event.
The plan should cover such issues as:
- Nominating first responders
- Duties of your first responders
- Protecting the asset
- Ensuring the safety of everyone at the site
- Completing temporary repairs to mitigate damages
- Collecting and preserving evidence for proof of claim and
- Preparing for the insurance claim/settlement process.
If your roof has suffered any damage, a successful contractor should...
· Work with you to protect the asset and ensure the safety of everyone at the site.
· Make immediate temporary repairs to mitigate damages.
· Install a temporary roof if needed, to allow for a functioning building.
· Collect and record the evidence required to perfect insurance claims.
· Restore your building to its pre-damaged condition.
· Upgrade the insulation to meet energy codes.
· Upgrade the drainage systems to meet new plumbing codes.
Lubbock based Property Development Solutions is fully staffed and prepared to help you with all of your building emergency response plans. For more info visit www.pdscompany.com or contact us toll free at 800-PDS-4304.
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