Across the
United States, there are millions of small businesses that employee tens of
millions of workers. They are often
privately owned corporations, partnerships or sole proprietorships and are
considered by many to be the backbone of the nation’s economy.
Unlike most
large corporations, small businesses often do not have multiple locations where
they can shift operations in the event of an emergency. This fact makes it even more important for
small business owners and managers to develop an emergency preparedness plan in
case of a man-made or natural disaster. The
U.S. Government’s Ready Business Program provides the following five steps for
developing a preparedness program:
- Program Management
- Planning
- Implementation
- Testing & Exercises
- Program Improvement
“Business
continuity is essential for most small businesses to stay operational and prevent
a disaster from putting them out of business,” said Douglas Waldie, President
of Hudson Douglas Public Adjusters, LLC. “A crucial component of any emergency
preparedness plan is knowing who to call at a moment’s notice if there is
damage to business property. At Hudson
Douglas Public Adjusters, we provide that resource for small businesses in the
event of damage to the inside or outside of their business. Our licensed public adjusters are just a
phone call away from immediately responding to represent small businesses in
filing claims with their insurance carriers.
This ensures a rapid response so that they are quickly provided the
necessary financial resources to repair any damages and resume business
operations as quickly as possible.”
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