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Half of All Businesses Never Reopen After a Disaster

11/29/2021 (Permalink)

The SERVPRO emergency ready profile The emergency ready profile contains a wealth of information to help you get reopened.
The only thing certain in the world today is uncertainty. Disasters in Amicalola, GA, both natural and man-made, are increasing for a multitude of reasons. After the worst has passed, studies show that 40 – 60 percent of businesses will permanently shut down. Of those who survive, the majority are prepared with an emergency profile.

Disasters Are Everywhere

There are so many potential catastrophes facing business now, they’re impossible to list. Some of the most common types include

  • Natural disasters
  • Fires
  • Riots
  • Major infectious events
  • Cyberattacks
  • Fraud

Each type has many subtypes, as well. Cyber-attacks may shut down a business website while ransomware can lock down an entire local operation. More than one can occur at once, and when they do, the majority of businesses are wiped out.

Resilience is Everything
FEMA says that a whopping 90% of small businesses will fail within a year if they don’t reopen within 5 days. However, the overwhelming majority of businesses that do survive have an emergency profile ready before a disaster.

Survival in Steps
SERVPRO has helped many businesses meet the FEMA-recommended standards for business resiliency. Their Emergency READY Program is the industry-leading disaster plan available. Even better, it starts with a free assessment of your facility.
Once you visit the SERVPRO ERP website, you can create an account and download the free ERP app on your smart device. You can also call SERVPRO for technical support or any customer service needs.
There’s a local SERVPRO branch in your area. You may have several to choose from, but you can pick whichever one you prefer to act as your representative to deal with insurance companies and other contractors if you wish. Then you can begin creating ERPs for every property you own.
The ERP app not only helps you with your emergency profile, it contains a wealth of information to help you get reopened. It’s available through the cloud, so if you lose access to information in your building, you’ll have it anywhere you have internet access. You’ll have all the facility information you entered at the touch of a finger!

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