The South Carolina office of the National Federation of Independent Business has released a list of tips for small businesses damaged by the historic flooding across South Carolina:
– Contact the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and take advantage of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) presence to begin the recovery process.
– Document any damage to the business with photos and video.
– Protect property from further damage, but hold off making permanent repairs until the claims adjuster can come to the business and assess the damage. Save receipts to document what is spent on repairs.
– Provide the adjuster with as much information as possible about the items that were damaged – descriptions of the items that were damaged, when they were purchased and what they would cost to repair or replace – to speed up the settlement process.
– Use social media and the company’s website to keep up with customers, vendors and your employees.
NFIB has a comprehensive website to help small businesses prepare for and recover from a disaster. To learn more, visit NFIB.com/disaster.
