Resources to Guide You Through Natural Disasters

With several natural disasters recently in the news, including storms, floodings and tornados, ReMA is there for its members and has a variety of resources to help you, your employees and your families stay safe.

Tips to Stay Safe After a Disaster

• Wait until an area is declared safe by local authorities before returning to your business location.
• Use caution before entering your business.
• Wear thick-soled shoes, long pants, and work gloves during clean-up.
• Check for power lines, gas leaks and structural damage. If any electrical equipment is wet, contact an electrician.
• Prepare loss information for insurance claims and get independent estimates of damages.
• Take pictures before cleanup.
• Minimize additional damage.

Planning for Safety

ReMA has developed several safety resources to assist in planning ahead for your business:

• Developing a Robust Emergency Response Plan
• Family Emergency Communication Planning

Resources for More Specific Events

Additional resources on specific events are also available here:

Helping Others During Life-Threatening Injuries

Tornado / Severe Weather Safety

Fires

Heat and Personal Safety

Cold Weather Events

• Avoid Frostbite
• Cold Stress

When a natural disaster strikes, all ReMA members and staff are here to support you with anything you may need.