Disaster Preparedness Tips for Property Managers

2/19/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Greater Covington and Mandeville specializes in water, fire and mold damage restoration for both residential and commercial clients.

Successful property managers are thoroughly prepared for any possible disaster or business interruption. In the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane or fire, both commercial property owners and tenants rely on their property managers to facilitate an emergency plan. 

To help mitigate losses during a disaster follow these tips:

1. Regularly review and update emergency plans
   • Create a hurricane evacuation plan
   • Create a fire escape plan
2. Regularly inspect buildings for repairs
   • Finding and addressing issues, such as leaking roofs or windows, can prevent unnecessary water damage or mold growth.
3. Create an emergency contact list with approved vendors for repairs and restoration 
   
   •  The emergency list should include contact information for approved contractors, plumbers, electricians, water and fire damage restoration vendors, and other helpful vendors.
4. Communicate with clients 
   • Communication is key to mitigating losses after a disaster. Both property owners and tenants should be well aware of disaster recovery and evacuation plans. 
5. Educate clients to prevent unnecessary water, fire, or mold damages
   
   • Commercial property tenants should be taught how to mitigate losses and prevent water, fire, or mold damages.
   • For tips on responding to a water loss please click here.
   • For tips on responding to fire damage please click here. 
   • For tips on preventing mold growth please click here. 

If you would like to learn more about emergency planning for property managers please send an email to kayla@SERVPROofcovington.com.