Keeping Your Washington DC Business Running When the Power is Out

3/11/2022 (Permalink)

If you have storm, water, or fire damage in your business call the professionals at SERVPRO of Washington DC (202) 737-8776.

Weather and Other Factors That Knock Out Power for Washington DC Businesses

One of the most common issues is a loss of power, especially during thunder and windstorms. Dealing with a power outage can be frustrating, but there are a few strategies you can use to continue daily operations when bad weather tries to interrupt them.

Be Prepared with a Generator

Having a portable generator on hand can help you keep your business operating during a storm. This can be especially useful when you have a store full of customers. A generator can keep the lights, heat or air conditioner on. If you own a restaurant, a generator can keep your fridge and freezers running to avoid food spoilage.

Find Nearby Wi-Fi

If you own a small business, you can move your operations to a nearby café or coffee shop to take advantage of free Wi-Fi services. Consider using the downtime to hold a meeting there or catch up on invoices. You can also contact storm damage and cleanup service from your laptop if your phone service is down and you do not have access to a cell phone.

Connect at Home

If a power outage forces you to temporarily shut down your building, you can save time by working from home and connecting with your employees from there. This is fairly obvious after recent events, but make sure your employees are set up and ready to work from home if needed. Have your social media manager work on new infographics and inform your followers of the temporary closure. Your content writers and bloggers can write from home and send you their articles via email. While this is not the most ideal way to operate, it may help you avoid a complete shutdown until the power returns.

If you have storm, water, or fire damage in your business call the professionals at SERVPRO of Washington DC (202) 737-8776. When the need arises for professional cleaning or emergency restoration services, we have the training and expertise to respond promptly with highly trained technicians to get your property back to business.

Our technicians have extensive cleaning and restoration training and can make your property look its best.