Basic Guidelines When Disaster Strikes

THIS IS A DISASTER – WHAT NOW?

There are simple steps that can be taken to limit the damage to your business or property

BASIC GUIDELINES

The basic actions you take may depend on different factors (cause and condition) but there are some general rules that can be applied to almost all types of damage:

• Life safety issues should always be addressed first.
• Shore up, secure and/or evacuate all areas in danger of collapse.
• Secure the scene to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Install protection barriers or secondary containment systems to prevent pollutants from flowing into drains or absorbing into
  the soil.
• Switch off all equipment immediately. Do not reconnect them, even for test purposes, until it is safe.
• Shut down all systems – power, water, gas, compressed air supply and air conditioning. Do not reconnect them until it is safe.
• Document damage with photographs and written records.
• Notify your insurance company