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 "Pray for sunshine, but be prepared
for rain" writes Bernice
Ross, Real Estate Coach and author.
The weather this summer has been extreme, to say the least. With practically the whole state of Colorado
on fire for a while, the devastating news drove home that we all need to be
prepared for an emergency. Personally,
that means having a family game plan for leaving the house and grabbing all
your important documents and valuables. But, depending on the type of
emergency, it can also mean finding safe shelter and food and water to get you
through. (How to Make a Home Emergency Kit)
What about your business?
An electrical fire or a burst pipe can be as damaging to your business
property and your career as a wildfire, a flood or a hurricane. Use these tips
to prepare your business for any emergency.
A REALTOR's life is on their computer.
"In terms of your technology, if there is a major thunderstorm or a warning
about an electromagnetic burst from the sun, get everything unplugged and
turned off." suggests Ross. "To be on the safe side, make sure you back up
everything in the cloud as well as on a hard disk if at all possible."
Do you have a disaster plan for your
office?
You should create a designated employee evacuation plan as well as good
two-way communication during and after a disaster. "A good tip is to set up a
telephone calling tree or call-in voice recording so you can stay in touch with
employees during and after the disaster." says
an article on Buzz.
Act Quickly
Do not hesitate to evacuate. Two
artists in Texas lost their home and studio to wildfires last September. The fire reached them in minutes and they
barely got out with their cats and their lives. Fire can move more quickly than you can imagine. They learned a few
things from their experience and they suggest having a prioritized list of
things to save, if you have time. It's also important to note where they are
located.
"Disasters can strike at any time, and it's important for your business to
be prepared. By doing a bit of prep-work and planning, you'll improve your
company's chance of survival and help ease the recovery process." says Buzz.
Read more from Bernice Ross.
 photo credit: Soul_Smiling
Posted on July 18, 2012 13:02:04 by  IPTV.Boyz
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