National Portable Storage Association Offers Emergency Planning Tips
Released on = July 1, 2007, 11:04 pm
Press Release Author = Self Storage Promotions
Industry = Consumer Services
Press Release Summary = Most companies are not prepared for disaster to strike, according to studies. The National Portable Storage Association offers tips for Emergency Action Plans.
Press Release Body = KANSAS CITY, MO. (June 15, 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."
The military uses portable storage units for shelters, but businesses and homeowners can also use these containers after disaster strikes. In fact, containerized storage can still be found along the Gulf Coast in the wake of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina. Of course, hurricanes aren't the only disasters. As the AT&T study noted, there are fires, floods, earthquakes, terrorist attacks and tornadoes that threaten to disrupt life and business. Portable storage is sturdy and stable enough to protect goods amid these threats.
"The world we live in today is full of unpleasant realities. Emergency Action Plans are vital to mitigating risks," said NPSA Operations Manager Joel Rathbone. "Portable storage has proven itself time and time again to be a valuable part of the restoration process. But there's no reason to wait for disaster to strike. You should establish relationships with portable storage vendors today as part of your EAP so that you will be first in line if and when you need one."
For more information, visit www.npsa-us.org.
The National Portable Storage Association The National Portable Storage Association is dedicated to the advancement of the portable storage industry. We at the NPSA are here to serve those in the portable storage industry who rent, sell or lease containers, trailers and mobile offices. The NPSA assists members with industry, regulatory and workforce issues; plus, offers members networking, marketing and legislative support at national, state and local levels.
PR Contact: Jennifer LeClaire Self Storage Promotions 954.454.0072 jennifer@selfstoragepromotions.com www.selfstoragepromotions.com
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