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Best-In-ClassProperty Restoration. RelentlessCustomer Service. Signal is OnCall 24 | 7 | 365800.533.9898signalrestoration.com WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESSAND RESPONSE CHECKLIST Use this checklist to ensure safety and businesscontinuity before, during, and after a winter storm. Before The Storm [Prep Phase] BUILDING & EQUIPMENT PREP Ensure all necessary emergency equipment is on hand and serviceable Verify plans for securing sensitive assets, data, and equipment Ensure you have the right supplies stocked: rock salt, sand, snow removal equipment that is in workingcondition, and lubrication for cold weather operation Repair walls and roofs to prevent drafts and roof drain obstructions, and caulk insulate drafty areas Monitor building temperature to ensure at-risk areas remain above 40° Drain idle pumps and compressors Ensure automatic sprinkler protection is free from impairments COMMUNICATIONS Check your winter hazard protection coverage with your insuranceDetermine what the implications are for your remote workers, and how these areas may be impactedEstablish clear chain-of-command and backups to ensure business continuityCreate and test email and text communication via your CRMUpdate contact info (employees, vendors, etc.)Create notification templates to send when a winter storm hitsProvide relevant contact info and resources to employeesUpdate and distribute relevant company policiesContact a Disaster Resilience partner, like Signal, to perform a pre-planningevaluation to create a response plan During the Storm [Response Phase] RECOGNIZE & RESPOND Clear snow and ice from driveways, walkways, and doorwaysOpen faucets to drip slowly through pipes that are susceptible to freezingHave a plan to check indoor temperature when the building is vacantVideotape/photograph interior and exterior of building for insurance purposes COMMUNICATE Contact disaster resilience partner about the storm and relay critical updates about areas experiencingdamageProvide local resources for employeesSend text and email notifications via your CRM to employees about response plans, office closures, andnext stepsSet up phone redirection when away After the Storm [Recovery Phase] EVALUATE DAMAGE Identify any safety hazardsPrioritize repair and recovery effortsContact insurance providerGather all photos, documents, and data pertaining to the damage on your property ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS Send status updates from all stakeholders to employees Use email and text via your CRM to communicate important information, including office closures, peopleimpacted, and relief informationEstablish recovery and relief assignments based on employee status and availabilityOffer help and ask what people need and have resources ready RECOVER Conduct state of the union from leadership and stakeholders on the status of your companyDeploy resources to employees and their families in needPair up with local non-profits, community services, and local officials to offer resourcesMove equipment, data, and operations back to the main site once all is safeProvide employees status updates on the recovery process Interactive Storm Tracking Signal’s team utilizes a state-of-the-art technology that will help you stay ahead of the storm. Click below to learn how we can be your disaster resilience partnerand get a personalized disaster plan before an event occurs. Signal is OnCall 24|7|365 Emergency Response Hotline:800.533.9898