Ready Plan Mobile App

Be Ready on the Go

The SERVPRO Ready Plan is a tool for property managers and owners, both residential and commercial. It allows for the creation of an Emergency READY Profile containing critical facility information to help speed up response time after fire or water damage.

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No one plans on a disaster,

but you can plan to be

"Ready for whatever happens."

As many as 50% of businesses close down following a disaster, according to the latest research. Of the businesses that survive, the overwhelming majority of them had a preparedness plan in place. Pre-planning can serve as an insurance policy aimed at peace of mind. And knowing you are "Ready for whatever happens" speaks trust to your clients and employees that in the event your business is affected by a disaster, they don’t necessarily have to be.
By developing a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile for your business, you minimize business interruption by having an immediate plan of action. Knowing what to do and what to expect in advance is the key to timely mitigation and can help minimize how water and fire damage can affect your business.
The SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile Advantage

To get started with a SERVPRO Emergency READY Profile, please call 1-800-SERVPRO.

• A no cost assessment of your facility.This means there is no need to allocate funds, giving you a great value at no cost.
  
• A concise Profile Document that contains only the critical information needed in the event of an emergency.It will only take a little time to complete and will not take you away from current projects. But it will save a lot of time if ever needed.
  
• A guide to help you get back into your building following a disaster.This can help minimize the amount of time your business is inactive by having an immediate plan of action.
  
• Establishes your local SERVPRO Franchise Professional as your disaster mitigation and restoration provider.You have a provider that is recognized as an industry leader and close by.
  
• Identification of the line of command for authorizing work to begin.This saves time so we can begin the work of mitigating the damage which can save you time and money.
  
• Provides facility details such as shut-off valve locations, priority areas and priority contact information.Having a quick reference of what to do, how to do it and who to call provides solutions in advance of an emergency so that during the emergency you are "Ready for whatever happens."

Preparing for a Flood

Rain clouds have been obscuring our sunshine in Lexington and West Columbia for awhile now, but in Florida they have been dealing with a few more problems than a missed chance at a tan.

Floods have been upending the lives of many Floridians.



Though damage is unavoidable in flood situations there are some steps you can take to help avoid as much damage as possible to your home or business.

Before the Flood:

- Have a qualified professional elevate the furnace, water heater and electric panel if susceptible to flooding.
-Install "check valves" in sewer traps to prevent flood water from backing up into the drains of your home or business.
-Seal walls in basements with waterproofing compounds to help avoid seepage.

During the Flood:

-Turn off utilities at the main switches or valves if instructed to do so.
-Disconnect electrical appliances.
-Do not touch electrical equipment if you are wet or are standing in water.
-Do not walk through moving water. Even six inches of moving water can make you fall.

After the Flood:

-Listen for news reports to learn if the community's water supply is safe to drink.
-Avoid floodwaters. Water may be contaminated by oil, gasoline or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically charged.
-Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.
-Return home only when authorities indicate it is safe.

Having flood damage in your home or business can be a difficult situation to deal with, but remember, your Servpro of Cayce/West Columbia/Lexington is here to help you 24/7. Call (803) 755-9774. We make it 'Like it never even happened.'

- Heather Hinson

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