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Every year Florida’s storms and hurricanes cause billions of dollars in damages. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts an above-normal 2022 storm season, so be prepared because:

  • High winds can cause roof shingles to fly off, windows to break, and signage to fall.
  • Flooding can damage equipment, inventory, and building interiors and exteriors.
  • Infrastructure damage can cause power outages, transportation disruptions, and water shortages.

If you’re unprepared, the damage your Florida business suffers could be significant, including having to close your doors for days or weeks as repairs are made.

Developing a business survival plan safeguards your people, property, and other assets from damages caused by severe weather conditions. Here’s what you should do to plan:

Secure Your Property’s Exterior

Have you taken all the necessary steps to prepare the exterior of your commercial property for the possibility of a severe storm?

Fortunately, there are many tasks you can complete well in advance of storm season to minimize potential damages. You should:

  • Schedule a roof inspection to ensure your older roof can withstand a powerful storm
  • Inspect gutters for damage and clear clogs to ensure drains and downspouts provide adequate drainage during the storm
  • Clean up debris and tree branches that can become airborne and damage your property
  • Remove and store outdoor displays and signs
  • Install shutters or insert plywood to protect doors and windows

If you rent your business location, be sure to talk with your landlord or building manager about what plans they have in place to protect your facility.

Secure the Interior of Your Property

Securing what’s inside your business is just as vital as protecting its exterior. To prevent wind and water from entering your building and wreaking havoc:

  • Place sandbags at doorways to keep flooding to a minimum. This is particularly important if your business is located in a flood zone
  • Back up computers and other physical data storage systems to the cloud or a remote location
  • Create a list of contacts that are critical to your business, including employees, accountants, vendors, and attorneys

Review Your Insurance Coverage

Now’s a good time to review your business’s commercial insurance policy to confirm what is and isn’t covered in the event of a storm or hurricane.

Many standard policies do not cover hurricane damage, so you might need to purchase a separate policy.

Prepare To Evacuate if Needed

You should develop and practice an evacuation plan long before a storm or hurricane strikes.

If you do need to evacuate, be sure to:

  1. Only bring with you what is essential to continuing to operate your business. Prepare a list of items so you aren’t scrambling at the last minute, and be sure to discuss it with employees.
  2. Consider setting up a temporary business site, especially if you’re located in a flood zone.

What To Do After the Storm

Once a storm subsides, it’s time to:

  • Check for structural damage to roofsgutters, windows, and doors.
  • Document any damage to the property or other business assets.
  • Contact your insurance company to file a claim.

If you discover you need storm damage restoration for your business, Allstate Construction Roofing Inc. is here to help. As one of Southwest Florida’s leading roofing contractors, we specialize in emergency roof repair and roof replacement and repair for storm damage.

Call (239) 317-2000 or contact us online to request a free, no-obligation inspection today!

COVID-19 Update

With all the ongoing reports and fear of COVID-19 that continue to develop we felt it necessary to express where we stand as a company.  Allstate Construction Roofing Inc. completes repairs or replacements to your roof, which is arguably the most important part of your home as it protects your assets and you and your family.  The health and safety of our customers and staff is our greatest concern.  We will continue to do our part to protect each individual throughout the roofing process.

The beauty of technology today is that much of our process can be done virtually with email, text message, satellite measurements, and, online signature platforms. While we may initially see you face to face, our staff has been instructed to maintain the six (6) foot distance as we will continue to do our part to protect our customers, your homes, and our staff in the safest way possible.

Please know that we are a family-owned business and we are doing everything we can to safely serve our customers.

The Owners of Allstate Construction Roofing Inc.

 

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