It’s easy to list the obvious ways that nature can affect and/or damage your business: tornado, hurricane, earthquake, flash fire, and even mudslides or avalanches. Where you live will govern what kind of natural disaster or weather event will possibly happen. In Florida, it’s hurricanes. On the Great Plains, it’s tornadoes, and in California it would be earthquakes. Flash fires can happen any time there’s drought.
If you have a large business with multiple locations in reinforced buildings, then you likely already have built-in physical protection. If, however, you have a small business, then there are things you can do to protect yourself. The first thing that’ll fail during a natural disaster is electricity. Maintain frequent backups for all of your important information and data. Also, plan ahead so that you already know which steps to take if a natural disaster strikes. An effective emergency plan can be a calming influence on employees too. As best you can, maintain communication with your customers and employees.
The biggest thing, though, is thinking about the long term. Speaking to an insurance adviser is a good idea. You want to have the right kind of insurance to protect you from fire, water, wind, hail, earthquake, and other assorted “acts of God.” A lot of policies don’t cover them all, so ask as many questions as possible. Other than the insurance covering your building and existing assets, you might want to look at “business interruption” insurance. That’s where you’re covered for all the income you’ll lose if a disaster disrupts your ability to do business.
Then, it’d be wise to think about the far long term. Climate change is, perhaps, the most dominant future problem facing humankind. The results of unchecked climate change will be catastrophic: entire populations displaced by rising sea levels, formerly fertile land turned into dust bowls, and overtaxed infrastructure as people struggle to stay cool. So, these days, you can make important changes to your business, such as using green power, lowering your carbon footprint, investing in sustainable technologies, and generally bothering to care about the environment. By doing so, you’re creating a world where your business can still flourish.
Not every danger from natural disasters is major or as far-reaching, however. Many natural disasters leave a horrible mess behind. Part of that mess consists of uprooted trees, other strewn-about plants, and general debris. You’ll have to get that all cleaned up for people to be able to reach your business again. And, by having a well-cleared area by your place of business, you contribute to public confidence in both you and the infrastructure of the city or town where you reside and do business.
That’s where we at Curb Appeal Tree Removal Service LLC come into play. If it’s blown down, then we’ll haul it away. We’ve got more than 10 years’ experience, not to mention an A+ rating and full accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, so you can trust us to do the job right. Call us for an estimate the next time you need fallen trees, or any other debris, removed.
