Hurricane season is just around the corner.

Does your company have a Hurricane Plan?

There are many things that can be done within your company to prepare:

• Remove all smaller objects from tops of desks.
• Make sure all important documents are secured away from potential storm damage.
• Take down all pictures or plaques.
• Back up all computers or servers.
• Remove files or boxes from ground level in case of flooding.
• Make sure employee emergency contact information is up to date, and that you have an employee communication plan in place, which includes a designated out of town phone number where employees can leave an "I'm okay" message in a disaster.

In most cases there will be need for external technicians to come in:

• Check drains, gutters and downspouts on the roof of the building to ensure they are clear and able to drain off the heavy rain which usually accompanies a hurricane. Clogged roof drains could cause the roof to collapse from weight of accumulated water, or cause damage to the interior of the building if water on the roof becomes deep enough to cover vent pipes and run down inside the building.
• Supply and line up sand bags in case of flooding.
• Strap, anchor or remove antennas or loose objects from the roof.
• Protect all vent hoods, exhaust louvers, etc., from wind and rain.
• Bring in display racks and other objects usually left outside. Secure all loose objects, such as trash cans and potted plants, which might cause damage during strong winds.
• Remove outdoor signs, especially those that swing or are portable.
• Secure storage of flammable liquid drums, or move them to a shelter area (but never into main facility areas).
• Anchor all portable buildings and equipment (e.g. trailers) to the ground.
• Dumpsters (and large trash containers) can be secured by lashing two or more together with rope or chains and chocking the wheels. They might also be secured to a tree or telephone pole, if available.
• If building has exterior glass frontage, clear out that section of the building as much as possible and use shutters or board up to protect glass. Cover all glass windows and doors on at least the first floor of the building with shutters, paneling or other protective material, such as plywood or masonite.
• Secure first floor doorways against flood waters with sandbags or heavy plastic sheeting and duct tape.
• Service and test the building's emergency power generator under load to make sure it is operating.
• Fill the fuel tanks of generators, fire pumps.

This is where Enviro USA can help. We have technicians that can handle all of your before the storm hits as well as after services such as Debris removal and water restoration services.

Call Enviro USA at 866-564-1414 or you can request a meeting via phone or zoom through our website www.envirousa.com

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Some information in this blog is found on the following website https://www.noaa.gov/