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Aug 29
2010
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It's interesting this work of preparing. Every weekend I prepare for my week of "cultivating critical connections" though the property managers and organizations I'm trying to connect with doesn't view it as cultivation. Well that's another blog post for another time. Today I'm talking about preparing.
In my world of emergency preparedness i understand and realize that every company is susceptible to disasters (or just plain ole' daily flooding, fire, mold, etc.). I say Be Prepared, Plan Ahead -- And don't let an emergency shut you down!
THE PLAN
Planning for the continuing survival of your business can be a complex and stressful task if you do not consult with an experienced professional. A professional facility manager or property owner does not question the possibility of a disaster, but asks "what could happen, and when?" Disasters (or a softer gentler term -- emergencies) such as sever storms, floods, earthquakes, fire/smoke, pipe burst, chemical or oil spills, vandalism or even, sorry to be so gorry, blood removal.
Whether it is a natural disaster or a specific occurence, a well-prepared manager/owner is ready to handle the impact of the disater on the following:
- Health and Saftety of employees and tenants
- Buildings owned or operated by company
- Equipment owned or operated by company
- Interruption to business operations
- Loss or damage to vital company data and proprietary information
We know there is a NEED to be prepared and I've shared a bit about the PLAN, next time I will tell you about SOLUTIONS.
Ok, those are my thoughts for you today. I'm preparing to spread this word this week about being PREPARED and I hope my fellow property managers are ready to take my call -- I'll let you know how that goes :-)
Have a great, productive work week community!
Monique L. Wilson
Business Continutity Specialist
www.disasterservices.com
