With the hurricane season underway, there is only so much time to prepare your business for the impact of a possible major weather disaster. Hurricanes have the potential to bring heavy rain, cause significant flooding, and inflict considerable property damage.
When preparing for a hurricane, one crucial step is to ensure important business documents are protected. Structures can be restored and repaired after hurricane damage, but important business documents can be difficult to recover. To discover more about document protection and content drying, read on with ServiceMaster by Wright.
Business Documents to Protect
While preparing for a possible storm, create an inventory of the following documents for safe storage. Also consider consulting business attorneys regarding safe storage of any additional documents.
- Accounting records
- Company tax records
- Employee hiring records
- Employee social security numbers, tax histories and evaluations
- Emergency contact information and numbers
- Insurance policies
- Mortgages or rental policies
- Workers' compensation claims
Create Backup Copies
- After identifying important business documents, create digital copies. Like private or sensitive files, copies should also be restricted and should only be accessible by those with access to the paper versions.
- Regularly create backup copies so that recovered documents are all up-to-date.
- Store backups in a separate hard drive or storage device from the primary copy.
Where to Store Your Documents
- The safest way to store digital backups is to use an off-site or cloud backup service.
- Create an additional backup on a separate storage device and store it in a safe off-site location or at home.
- When storing copies of important documents on-site, use a fireproof and waterproof safe.
If you find yourself facing a flood in your place of business, it’s time to call a professional to clean and repair the damage.
Contact Water Damage Restoration Provider in Fort Myers, FL
Water damage restoration cannot wait. We service residential and commercial properties in Bonita Springs, Bradenton, Cape Coral, Captiva, Englewood, Estero, Fort Myers, Iona, LaBelle, Lehigh Acres, Longboat Key, Marco Island, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, San Carlos Park, Sanibel Island, Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Venice, Florida.
- We offer a FREE inspection and estimate for both residential and commercial properties.
- Certified by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
- Preferred by insurance companies in Florida
Don't know what to do next? We do. Contact us today.
ServiceMaster by Wright is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to respond to water damage emergencies.
To discover more about document protection and water damage restoration services, call ServiceMaster by Wright at (239) 431-9947 or connect with us online today.
Visit our main office at 6451 Arc Way, Fort Myers, FL 33966 or check out our website to discover the Southwest Florida office closest to you.
