| The Value of A Dollar
How Restoration Technology Can Aid You Following a Disaster In tough economic times, we can all appreciate the value of our hard earned money. The same is true when a business suffers a disaster. The truth is that a large percentage of businesses do not recover following a disaster. This can be attributed to poor planning prior to an event, the inability to operate during the event and the cost of the restoration itself due to deductibles, lack of insurance coverage and mismanagement of the process. 3 PointsTo Aid In Your Recovery Have a Plan. Having some sort of plan, whether it is big or small, can mean the difference in your recovery. How will you continue to fulfill your obligations to your customers? What will happen to your employees? Time is NOT on Your Side. When a disaster occurs, the clock starts. This clock will determine your chances of a successful recovery. The structure and contents will begin to deteriorate almost immediately. With proper handling many items can be recovered which will save you money versus the cost of replacement. Qualified Contractors. Knowing who to call prior to an event is critical. You can even meet with your Contractor prior to an emergency to review your individual facilities and prioritize your critical infrastructure needs. Both will benefit you and can help you successfully recover. Restoration vs. Replacement A successful recovery means getting back in business quickly. Recovering as many of your assets as possible will save you time and money. Critical data and documents, work-in-progress, inventory, furnishing, electronics, servers, telecommunications, archives and files can often be restored with proper handling. As an example, many electronic components can be restored for 25-30% of the cost of replacement. Your restoration professional will make an assessment and recommendation depending on the extent of the damage caused by fire, soot or water. A Phased Approach with Mooring Recovery Services Mooring Recovery takes a phased approach to the restoration process for the structure and contents damaged by fire or water. Each phase is performed in rapid succession and has been developed through our extensive experience in disaster recovery for both single-events and community-wide disasters. Mooring Recovery offers a solid team of experienced personnel. Phase 1, Critical Response/Assessment - a Mooring Recovery catastrophe professional is sent to inspect the damage, determine emergency procedures to stabilize the environment and secure the property. Source local resources for manpower, supplies and accommodations. In the event of a community-wide disaster, a central command center is established to coordinate resources and management. Communicate, initiate and activate strategic alliances to source equipment, manpower and services. Phase 2, Stabilization - engage measures to stop further deterioration by stabilizing the structure and environment, develop the Scope of Work and cost estimate, and mobilize personnel and equipment. Phase 3, Active Response - Full restoration and recovery activities begin supported by project briefings with the client. Phase 4, Reconstruction - restoration and remediation, the final stage is for reconstruction of destroyed structure, fixtures and fittings to return the client back to a pre-loss condition Priority Emergency Response Establishing your priorities before an event and understanding your Contractors capabilities will make your recovery easier and bring some order to a chaotic situation. Remember, the goal is to maximize your restoration dollars, reduce business interruption and resume operations. Mooring Recovery Services offers national Emergency Response Agreements to ensure you have the coverage you need. For more information, please visit our web site at www.mooringrecovery.com |