Storm Safety Tips for You and Your Employees

5/29/2019 (Permalink)

During thunderstorm season in the Collinsville Troy area it is likely that your employees will be at work when a storm hits at some point. Having an emergency plan and proper maintenance of the property can keep everyone safe until the storm passes. Here are some safety tips to use if storms interrupt your workday.

Have an Emergency Kit

Every commercial property should have an emergency kit. You could lose power or be stranded during the storm, so it's important to be prepared. A good emergency kit should contain:

• Bottled water
• Non-perishable snacks
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Battery-operated radio
• First aid kit
• Emergency contact numbers

You may never need to use your kit. It's better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.

Go to the Emergency Area

Designate an area in the building where employees know to gather if a storm hits. Ideally, it will be in an interior part of the building where you can rely on solid walls to provide protection. High winds can throw debris through windows or skylights, so try to steer clear of places with lots of glass during a storm. You can hire a SERVPRO of Collinsville/Troy to clean, repair or replace damaged parts of your building after the storm, but people are irreplaceable.

Maintain External Features

Well-manicured trees and shrubberies are less likely to break and cause problems during a storm. Keep trees trimmed so that they resist winds more readily. Lightning rods were probably installed on your building when it was constructed. They should be inspected on a regular basis and maintained so that, when they are needed, they do the job they were designed to do.

A storm may interrupt the day, but with the proper precautions, it doesn't have to disrupt lives. By following these tips, you can keep yourself and your employees safe if a storm is in your area.

Emergency Ready Plan

Have an emergency ready plan with all the information your employees need in one place.

CALL SERVPRO of Collinsville/Troy today at 618-667-8648.

We will help you prepare an emergency plan at no cost; all it requires is a little time, making it a great value that could help your business and employees be ready for an emergency.