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Emergency Preparedness Tips for Businesses


No matter how well your business is performing, an unexpected disaster has the potential to change everything. Natural disasters, cyber attacks, break ins, and more can set your business back. Are you and your employees prepared for the worst? No one wants to stress about future problems, however, it’s important to be prepared. The following are a few ways you can ensure that your business will be ready to overcome future challenges.

Create Extra Backup Copies
One of the most important things you can do is create extra copies of most important documents and data. If something happens and you lose important files of client information or company infrastructure, starting from scratch will force you to lose valuable time and money. 
Once you create backup copies, choose a secondary location to store them. This way, if something happens to the location with the originals, you’ll still have access to extra copies. Make sure the location is secure. Don’t produce too many extra copies and spread them out among unsecured facilities. 

Understand Your Risks
Figure out which emergencies are most likely to occur. Are you located in an area prone to natural disasters such as hurricanes or tornadoes? What about floods or other severe weather? Although you should be prepared for the worst, you should invest the most time in planning for the most likely scenarios. 
Create a list of disasters, and then list the steps you would need to take to properly react to each one. What resources will you need? 

Study Your Insurance Policy
Talk to your insurance agency and ask any questions you may have about your policy. Double check that you properly understand everything from your deductibles to any limits. There are a variety of plans available with many different types of coverage. Are you on the plan that’s right for your business? 
Once you have all your information, make sure you can keep it in a safe second location. You should have a list of contact names and phone numbers. If there’s any emergency and you can’t find any of the insurance information you need, you’ll have to waste time and face a slower claims process. 
Preparing for unforeseen events is important. Make sure you understand potential risks to your business, create extra copies of important information, and study your insurance closely to help limit any damage.

This article was originally published at JoeShew.com. 
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