National Portable Storage Association Offers Emergency Planning Tips

July 5th, 2007

According to the AT&T 2006 Business Continuity Study, nearly 30 percent of companies across the nation have suffered from a disaster: 19% from extreme weather, 16% from fire, 19% from floods, 10% from earthquakes, 7% from terrorist attacks, and 8% from tornados. However, U.S. government studies report that only a quarter of companies are prepared for emergencies.

According to the FBI, there are several benefits to establishing an Emergency Action Plan, or EAP, such as restoring a sense of security to workers and reducing missed workdays. An Emergency Action Plan is a comprehensive system that spells out how a company or facility prevents, prepares for, and responds to an emergency. It offers guidelines and steps to follow in the wake of an emergency. For many companies, portable storage should be part of that plan.

“Portable storage is an integral part of emergency preparation for home dwellers and companies alike,” said John Finnessy, CMP, Executive Director the National Portable Storage Association, or NPSA, a nonprofit membership association dedicated to the advancement of the portable storage industry. “Custom-order shipping containers can be fitted with windows, electricity and plumbing. What’s more, these containers can withstand the winds that accompany a Category 5 hurricane. That means items stored inside are safe and sound.”

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