Is Your Business Ready for Disaster Preparedness Month?

September is national preparedness month. Created in 2004, the purpose of this observance is to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capabilities across communities. This year’s theme is A Lasting Legacy: “the life [or business] you’ve built is worth protecting.”

During the month, individuals and businesses are encouraged to be proactive about preparing for a disaster. Here are some tips for how business owners in the Nashville area can do this.

Create a Disaster Recovery Plan

All businesses need a disaster recovery plan that provides clear guidance on how to act in the event of a disaster. This should outline clear roles and responsibilities for an immediate response, a communication plan, and a business continuity plan.

After creating this response strategy, it’s important that leaders share it with their teams, test it, and make revisions as needed. Once a final draft is created, it should be published, circulated, and distributed to all employees.

The key here is creating a thorough plan and ensuring that all employees are familiar with it and prepared to put it into action.

Assess Likely Risks

An important component of preparing for disasters is understanding the likely risks for your business. While you obviously can’t predict everything that might happen, there are some disasters that are more likely than others. According to ready.gov, the most likely risks for small businesses are:

Natural disasters – for example, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes
Health issues or outbreaks
Acts of violence or other human-caused disasters
Technology-related disasters – for example, a power outage

That said, every area and industry has its own risks. Whether that be flooding, cybersecurity, or violence. When coming up with a disaster recovery plan, it’s important for businesses to consider the most likely type of disaster their business might face and then specifically plan for it.

Mitigate Risks As Much As Possible

Once you’ve identified the highest risks, it’s important to take steps to mitigate risks as much as possible. For example, if you’re in an area with a high risk of flooding, move equipment from your lowest level, have sandbags ready, or install flood doors.

In addition to proactively addressing risks yourself, you’ll want to review the terms of your insurance coverage and become familiar with what your insurance plan does and does not cover. Depending on your potential exposure, it might be necessary to purchase additional coverage.

Include BHS Nashville in Your Recovery Plan

If disaster does strike, Nashville BHS is here to help you clean up and stay open. Our team of professional cleaners is always available to provide quality cleaning services and peace of mind, whether it’s through a scheduled weekly cleaning or a deep clean after a flood.

For more information about Disaster Preparedness Month, visit this article from Ready.gov.

Nashville BHS Values

Nashville BHS exhibits a spirit through our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Accountability and Communication, and we make it our mission to bring these values to life through our people-focused culture. We have learned that by treating our clients and our team members with these same values, our end result often exceeds our clients’ expectations. Contact us to see how we can put our values to work in your business.

Excellence

BHS provides Nashville with the highest standard of cleaning personnel in the industry. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

Integrity

BHS adheres to high moral and ethical principles and provides our clients with the soundness of moral character and impeccable honesty.

Accountability

BHS does not simply ‘place people.’ We constantly ensure our team of skilled cleaners and attendants are exceeding your expectations.

Communication

We believe in communication and transparency and make sure that clients never converse with an answering machine.

Nashville BHS Testimonials

Nashville BHS is driven by our core values — Communication, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence. Our mission is to bring these values to life through our people-focused culture and have learned that by treating our customers and team members with these same values, our end result often exceeds our customers' expectations. Our business approach and strategy maximizes our efficiency through customizable plans along with oversight, accountability and fluid communication. The result is evident in our ability to provide you the highest level of detail in our industry. Contact us to see how we can earn a 5-star review working for your business! If interested in residential cleaning services, please visit our resident partner site.

Don't take our word for it! Check out what our clients have to say!

Jenna Snyder

Community Manager, SkyHouse Nashville

We have worked with BHS for going on four years and I am very impressed with the level of service, responsiveness and communication we receive. I would highly recommend BHS to anyone looking for commercial cleaning services.

Michael Hagewood

Community Manager, The Rhythm at Music Row

(BHS) has been working for my company for the past 8 years. Their staff's knowledge and attention to detail have aided in keeping the building and property clean, beautiful and to expectation. I feel confident in recommending BHS janitorial services.

Leilani Ross

Community Manager, Town Center Berry Farms

We have been extraordinarily please with the service, level of professionalism, punctuality, communication and the character of the employees. I cannot express my gratitude enough for (BHS's) superb committment to excellence.

Becca Breier

Community Association Manager, Eight South

(BHS) has been flexible during peak seasons to provide additional services and labor on short notice. They are not only thorough but also easy to work with and are always willing to take the time to discuss my concerns, rapidly providing resolution and solutions.

Stephanie Duke

Property Manager, Werthan Lofts Germantown

BHS over the years has maintained an excellent relationship with Management, Board Members and residents (of our property). We have been approached by other exciting companies and startups, but at no time have we considered making a change.