PS Prep: Who's Got Your Back? Emergency Preparedness Planning for Business

Does your business have a plan?

50% of businesses that sustain a loss of computer data or major catastrophic loss like flood, fire, or explosion, never re-open for business.  65% of small and medium sized businesses are located in regions susceptible to natural disasters. While the Philadelphia region is not usually prone to tornadoes and hurricanes, recent weather patterns have indicated a shift for our region. And, we have always had problems with flooding in the Delaware Valley.

Realizing that our economy rests on the strength of small and medium sized businesses to survive disasters, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the adoption of the final standards for the “Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Accreditation and Certification Program,” or the PS-Prep program for short.  Institutions receiving federal funding such as nursing homes, schools, and assisted living facilities will soon be required to have a disaster plan in place.

On June 13th, PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services is hosting a seminar at the Riverton Country Club to help businesses in the Philadelphia area write emergency preparedness plans.  Additionally the seminar serves as a fundraiser for our local Red Cross Chapter.  Tickets are $45 and include:

• A seat at the seminar luncheon
• A free site visit and property evaluation in preparation
• A written Emergency Preparedness Plan in hard copy and on a thumb drive
• Proceeds  benefit our local American Red Cross Disaster Response Unit

By creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan now, your business will survive and continue to thrive, even if the worst should happen.  In the words of FEMA, “Preparing IS your business!”

PuroClean Emergency Recovery Services is here to help you. Our mission: Strengthening the communities we serve by helping local businesses prepare!