How Would Your Business Respond If the Power Goes Out?

Article content provided by Federated Insurance.

How Would Your Business Respond If the Power Goes Out?

When your business can’t run due to a power outage, it can lead to dangerous conditions and costly downtime. Establishing and communicating a strong emergency preparedness and recovery plan can help you and your employees react safely and recover quickly if your business loses electricity.

Build Your Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan

A power outage is never ideal for anyone, but the business impact can be especially damaging. Although outages often coincide with severe weather, having a plan in place can be beneficial any time. The following tips can be a good place to start:

• Outline best practices for before, during, and after a power outage.
• Identify critical systems that require immediate power.
• Install surge protection to help safeguard equipment and computer systems.
• Regularly test generators to ensure they can support critical loads.
• Establish clear procedures to disconnect and reconnect systems when power returns.
• Assign qualified staff to maintain and recover electrical equipment safely and provide key employees with accurate documentation.
• Verify insurance coverage for equipment breakdowns and update contact information.
• Use off-site or cloud storage for computer backups, and back data up regularly.
• Address liability concerns with emergency lighting and clear safety procedures for employees and clients.

At Federated Insurance, It’s Our Business to Protect Yours.®