Dealing With Bad Weather: Here Is What You Need To Know

6/15/2018 (Permalink)

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When you own a business, you no longer have to care about just yourself and your family; you must also look out for your employees, your customers and even your building. The best way to keep all people and structures safe during a snow storm or other disaster is to be prepared. There are a few things you can do to prepare for and act when the weather turns bad:

• Assess your risk.
• Allow employees to work from home.
• Devise a company-wide production plan.
• Watch the weather.

Know Your Risk

The best way to plan for heavy storms is to understand the weather patterns of your region. Though a bad storm can strike anywhere temperatures are adverse enough, if you live in an area prone to adverse weather, begin to prepare right before the bad weather hits. Hire a management company, make sure you have enough salt on hand to keep paths clear, and make sure that all drainage pipe are maintained to prevent flooding.

Allow Employees To Work From Home

Continue operations as usual no matter the weather by allowing employees to work from home. Devise a company-wide plan that employees can refer to when the weather turns bad. The plan may indicate when employees should stay home and how much of and what type of work is expected of them while they're away from the office. Bear in mind that employees with kids may not be able to work and watch their children at the same time. (After all, if the roads are bad, schools are likely closed as well). Make allowances for parents of young children.

Watch the Weather

During seasons of extreme weather, keep an eye on the forecast. If a storm is brewing and forecasted to hit before the workday is up, allow workers to leave early. This will ensure that everyone makes it home safely.

For more tips on how to prepare for a snow storm and other extreme weather, reach out to your Levittown, PA storm preparation committee. However, knowing your risk, having a plan in place and watching the weather should help you prevent unnecessary injuries and continue operating as usual. Visit http://www.SERVPROlevittown.com for more information on storm damage.