Planning safety procedures is not one of the more enjoyable elements of your responsibilities as a restaurant owner. Nobody likes to think of their business is at grave risk because of a natural catastrophe.

However, if you work on or near one of the coasts, hurricane preparedness must be an essential component of your operations. Each and every year thousands of restaurants are permanently shut down because of hurricanes resulting in serious financial crises for owners. You can reduce the harm to both people and property in your restaurant by taking necessary action.

We at Armor Screen have shared some helpful insight on how to protect your restaurant from hurricanes.

1.  Have the Correct Insurance 

One of the most important elements of planning for a storm in the restaurant industry is confirming that your insurance coverage protects exactly what it needs to cover. Damage from the hurricane might cost you thousands of dollars if you do not have the appropriate coverage.

Assess your policy to ensure it provides the coverage you want for your specific area and the hurricane damage you anticipate. For example, does it simply cover wind damage or flood damage?

The likelihood that your structure will sustain both types of damage during a storm is significant, but some plans may treat wind and water damage separately. Look out for insurance companies that cover both flood and wind damage.

2. Insert Armor Screen

Installing hurricane screens is a great way to improve your restaurant security from natural calamities. The latest technological hurricane screen protects your restaurant’s interior and exterior easily.

Armor Screens are built to last long and can withstand wind speed up to 276 MPH. On top of that, armor screens are easy to deploy and transparent. Recently Armor Screen protected ER Bradley from a serious property and life damage. Not only that, their sales increased by 20%. Not bad huh?

If you’re looking to protect your restaurant from the unknown hurricanes can bring, Armor Screen is the best place to contact.

3. Protect Your Assets 

You may have some notice before severe weather comes. If you have the time, it is critical to safeguard your possessions. Board up windows, doors, light poles, signs, and other physical areas to ensure their safety. Most evidently, protect your workers by informing them of what is coming and how they should prepare.

4. Have a Response and Recovery Plan

When planning for a storm, response and recovery strategies are crucial. Make a checklist that your restaurant can use when a hurricane is approaching.

The following items should be included in the list:

  • Emergency Contact Details: Make sure to have all the emergency contact details like local fire department, local police, disaster recovery organizations, and governmental help agencies to help you before or after hurricane.
  • Pre-hurricane Procedures: Before the hurricane, procedures should include boarding up windows, emptying gutters, turning off gas supplies, and relocating tables and loose things to a safe area.
  • Post-hurricane procedures: Recovery is critical to resuming operations in your company. Throw away any food or ingredients that have spoiled owing to excessive temperatures or humidity. You should also discard any food or cooking equipment that have come into touch with standing water from floods.

5. Stock up Your Emergency  Supplies

This emergency pack, which may be used in a variety of emergency circumstances, should include blankets, a backup generator, lights, batteries, body cleansing wipes, and anything else you believe you might need if you are trapped inside a building during a hurricane.

Of course, you should already have a first-aid kit on hand, but double-check that it is properly packed and located in an easily accessible location in your kitchen. In a nutshell, restaurants owners take a lot of hits during the hurricane seasons causing millions of property damage. Getting yourself prepared before a hurricane is a great way to protect yourself and your restaurant business.

If you’re looking to upgrade your restaurant windows and doors to be hurricane resistant, contact us via our online form or call us at 877-237-2337.