Whats One Thing Every Facilities Director Should Do This Month?
The article recommends that facility directors regularly review their emergency response plan and establish a trusted restoration and reconstruction partner before an emergency occurs, to reduce downtime and stress when disaster strikes.
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Key takeaways
Facility directors should review their emergency response plan regularly, such as monthly or seasonally, to keep contacts and procedures current.
Establishing a trusted restoration partner ahead of time helps streamline recovery.
Waiting until disaster strikes can lead to delays in mobilizing resources, increased downtime, and added stress for facility teams.
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For facility directors, summer is one of the most important times of the year to prepare for unexpected events. Whether it's hurricane season, severe thunderstorms, extreme heat, or an unforeseen water or fire loss, taking a proactive approach today can significantly reduce disruption when an emergency occurs.
In this installment of the Industry Soundbite Series, Jaime Wagoner shares one simple but impactful recommendation: review your emergency response plan and confirm you have a trusted restoration partner in place before you need one.
Emergency response planning is more than a document on a shelf
Emergency response planning is more than maintaining a document on a shelf. It should be reviewed regularly to ensure key contacts are current, internal procedures are up to date, and vendor relationships are established before an emergency unfolds.
Waiting until disaster strikes often leads to delays in mobilizing resources, increased downtime, and added stress for facility teams.
Having a restoration and reconstruction partner identified ahead of time also allows organizations to discuss response expectations, understand available services, and coordinate logistics before an event ever occurs. Those conversations can help streamline the recovery process and allow facility managers to focus on protecting occupants and maintaining business operations when every minute counts.
Preparation doesn't have to be complicated
A simple review of your emergency response program each month or season can uncover gaps, strengthen communication, and ensure your organization is ready for whatever comes next.
This soundbite is part of Inside Restoration & Recovery, BMS CAT's ongoing thought leadership channel featuring practical insights, expert perspectives, and real-world guidance for commercial property owners and facility managers. Explore more videos, articles, and industry expertise at https://www.bmscat.com/inside-restoration-recovery/.
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