Under the circumstances, what best can we do after such a disaster?
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Answer:
Use torches, LEDs, and battery operated devices instead since gas-leakages are common after disasters. ... Keep a radio handy to stay up to date with the latest announcements of the Government following the disaster. 5. Do not panic and stay alert.
Explanation:
When you have a rough day at work, it sometimes feels like your world is falling apart.
When a disaster hits, parts (or all) of your business and the world around it may literally fall apart.
And if you want to minimize the overall impact on ongoing business—and even stay in business for that matter—there is precious little time for processing what’s happened. You need to act quickly. And acting quickly and decisively under the tremendous stress and confusion associated with any disaster requires some forethought.
So what do you need to do? This week’s post looks at 5 recovery actions you must take after a disaster.
6) Revisit accounting/purchasing systems
Once you’ve addressed concerns about people and property, you will need to start thinking about broader business considerations. One of the first items on your to-do list should be confirming that accounting and purchasing systems are set up with vendors, account information and tracking numbers to capture loss costs.
7) Confirm committed, undisturbed supply chain connections
Let your upstream supply chain partners know that you have experienced a disaster and determine if the disaster also has affected their ability to provide you with what you need to conduct your business efficiently. If so, discuss workarounds that may help keep parts of the business operating as usual (i.e. source new suppliers).
From a downstream perspective, let your customers know that you experienced a disaster and that you are working to restore regular operations and services as quickly as possible. Let them know if your doors will remain open throughout the recovery (or partially open).
8) Engage trained staff and management regarding “disaster-mode” operations
Reiterate areas of accountability and responsibility for key personnel and affirm how each person can best perform their crisis-response duties safely and effectively. Staff should clearly understand what to do and be comfortable carrying out responsibilities. Remember that live practice is key so tasks are ingrained when the lights go out.
9) Contact your insurance carrier or broker
Quickly communicating your loss to your insurance company is essential to getting your claim paid properly. If you delay filing, your settlement could be reduced or even denied. To avoid potential questions about your claim, inform your insurer and/or broker about the loss as soon as possible—with as much detail as possible, including (but not limited to):
What was damaged, including the cause or suspected cause
The day and time it occurred
Who will be the primary contact person
Notification about your plans to secure the area
10) Execute your external communications plan to update your community
Without a plan in place, it can be difficult to communicate the right messages about your business after a disaster. Ideally, you will maintain an external communications team and plan that will help you with the following:
The immediate mobilization of PR/communications spokes-person(s) to be “out in front”
Determining when your company will be providing interviews to the media (and who will be assigned to the task).
How often your company will update social media streams and websites.
Who will be responsible for reaching out to public aid organizations, such as the Red Cross, FEMA and the CDC, for example.
Knowing what to do after a disaster can make all of the difference in a speedy recovery. But as you can see, based on these 10 steps, it’s a lot to think about. So the more planning you do up front, the more competently you and your team will perform under the stress of the moment.