Category: Emergency & Disaster Preparedness
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Build a Resilient Business: Be Paws-itively Prepared
Unfortunately, emergencies can happen at any time. They require quick and effective responses. To ensure the safety of your clients and their beloved pets, you and your team must be well-trained and prepared. Responding quickly and effectively to high-stress situations requires proper planning and training. Let’s take a closer look at Steps 7-9 of Paws-itively…
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How to Protect Your Business Assets (2024): Pawsitively Prepared
re your business assets protected if a hurricane, fire, or chemical spill happens tomorrow? Can you afford to replace all your equipment and supplies? What happens if your laptop crashes? Your vehicle breaks down? A water pipe bursts in your building? There’s more to having a successful pet care business than just animal care. Disruptions…
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From Crisis to Care: Animal Safety & Welfare During an Emergency
As animal welfare professionals, we prioritize the safety and well-being of those in our care -sometimes even over our own safety. For us, a dog loose on the side of the road is as much of an emergency as evacuating for a hurricane. In Step 4 of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan Checklist, we created…
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Safe Haven: Evacuation & Shelter-in-Place Protocols
In Step 3 of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan Checklist, we discussed developing effective communication protocols. Now in Step 4, we’re going to break out the steps for safe and efficient evacuation and sheltering in place.
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When Every Word Counts: Creating Communication Protocols
In Step 2 of the Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan Checklist, we discussed forming your ERT (Emergency Response Team). Now let’s plan for the “who” and “how” of your emergency communications. Effective communication protocols are crucial to turning chaos into an organized response. In an emergency situation, you’ll not only be communicating internally with your…
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Building Your Effective Emergency Response Team: Paws-itively Prepared
During an emergency situation, having a clear chain of command is essential for a swift and coordinated response. And it can’t only be you, the business owner. The first step in building your ERT is designating individuals responsible for emergency coordination and decision-making. These leaders will act as the pillars of support during stressful situations.…
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How to Identify Potential Risks: Paws-itively Prepared
We’re starting a series of posts taking a closer look at the steps in the 9 Steps to Create Your Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan. The first step in developing your plan is identifying potential risks and hazards specific to your location. Are you prone to natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, or fires? How often…
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Paws-itively Prepared: Emergency & Disaster Plan Checklist
How prepared are you and your business for natural disasters and unexpected emergencies? Written protocols help you respond to emergencies quickly and safely. My Emergency & Disaster Plan Checklist provides a framework for your emergency preparedness planning. Whether you need to update an old plan or start from scratch, this free Checklist will help you…
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