Natural Disasters – Emergency Preparedness #1

Hurricanes, Tornados, Floods… Mother Nature is not always a kindly matron. Natural disaster preparedness is critical before a disaster occurs. For the unprepared business owner, natural disasters can be a costly event. Businesses with onsite business security personnel are at an advantage as their training should ensure that they are well prepared to handle whatever comes their way. While most people consider themselves prepared to handle a crisis, business owners have to consider their employees and facilities as well. If an owner is not aware of the tactical preparations required prior to a disaster, they could easily lose more than anticipated, and place employees at risk. This can be avoided with proper planning and use of security personnel.

Save Time While Ensuring Your Business is Safe

Business owners are already very busy people. They manage both their own work and their employees. Many do not have time to personally take disaster training, coordinate disaster drills, or manage the safety of every individual during a crisis. Additionally, what if the business owner is out that day? Who will manage the business security then? By hiring professional security guards, business owners can be assured someone is always there to help. Our offices serving Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin and Houston would be happy to receive your call and discuss a personalized security solution for your business.

Trained Security Can Make a Big Difference

Every business should have trained security guards who know how to handle multiple disaster scenarios. Security should know all the possible exits from the facility, evacuation routes, and be able to provide guidance on how large groups of people should navigate a disaster, even if there are unexpected circumstances such as an obstructed exit.

Additionally, security should be able to conduct and coordinate disaster drills for various types of disasters. For instance, if tornadoes are prevalent in the area the security personnel should know how to conduct tornado drills. They should be able to direct employees to the proper locations within the building to avoid injury. Also, they should be able to guide employees on the proper procedures and safety measures to employ during a tornado.

Most people do not realize disaster training is very important for business security and having trained professionals around in an emergency can make all the difference. Oftentimes, people find that during a disaster they panic or can only manage themselves. Our highly trained officers know how to manage injured or scared people and can ensure everyone is safe. This training can literally be the difference between life and death for people in a very dangerous situation.

Be Prepared After the Disaster

After a disaster, looting and chaos are common. Having security in place before a disaster can help ensure business assets are safe while everyone is away. Additionally, if any damage occurs, security personnel can notify the business owner who can then schedule repairs as needed.

Get a Free Security Consultation

If you would like to hire security guards with natural disaster preparedness experience, please contact us! We are always there to help! To find out more about hiring our experienced and highly trained security officers, contact Sterling Protective Services.

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