GNY is committed to helping its clients prevent losses whenever possible—and minimize their costs if unavoidable. We've partnered with the Institute for Business & Home Safety, a non-profit organization dedicating to reducing the effects of natural disasters and other property losses, to gather some tips on protecting your business.
Simply let us know what types of losses you'd like more information about and we'll provide links to some tips, tools and resources you may find helpful.
Select the type of loss you'd like to minimize:
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10 Questions: Is your business ready? Answer these 10 questions about your business and how you would handle a possible disaster so you can become more prepared—for any emergency. [more] |
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Getting back to business after a disruption? Businesses that can re-open sooner after a disaster can help their communities recover more quickly. Learn how to re-open sooner after a disaster—now. [more] |
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Emergency management guide for business and industry. What you need to know about emergency planning—from those in the know: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) [more] |
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Preventing water damage to commercial buildings. Learn what you can do to reduce the risk of water damage to your building. [more] |
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Water damage recovery guide. Get practical, actionable tips on how to properly prevent, or deal with, water damage following a natural disaster or other moisture-related problem. [more] |
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National flood insurance program. Do you need flood insurance in addition to property insurance for your business? Learn more about this national program and who may benefit from its protection [more] |
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Bookcases and shelves—secure properly. Items that topple over can cause damage and injury during an earthquake. Here are some simple steps you can take for securing equipment and materials in your offices. [more] |
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Earthquake risk assessment and checklist. Watch this easy-to-follow presentation to help assess your business for the risk of an earthquake and see what you can do before disaster strikes to protect your property and employees. [more] |
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FEMA’s guidelines for severe winter storms. Make sure you don’t get caught out in the cold. Use these tips from FEMA to protect your employees and safeguard your property in the event of a winter storm. [more] |
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Emergency supplies. Surviving a winter storm is easy if you’re prepared. The Office of Homeland Security suggests this list of basic items for survival you’ll want to keep on hand. [more] |
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Winter Property Maintenance Suggestions. Consider these property maintenance tips during the winter season to prevent hazards. [more] |
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Protect your property from high winds. High wind storms can occur any time of year. So check out FEMA’s entire library of information to learn how to safeguard your business—now. [more] |
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Entry doors. Make sure your doors can keep the elements out. Here’s what to check for—and how to reinforce the doors to your building so you’re protected from the damaging force of high winds. [more] |
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Summary of state hail maps. Is your business in the Midwest or Southwest? If so, you’re likely to face the risk of damaging hail storms. [more] |
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Installing a new roof—make it stronger. No matter what type of buildings or facilities you own, here are some key tips for shoring up your protection overhead. [more] |
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Hurricanes. Worried about a hurricane making landfall in your area? Get up to speed on what every business owner and homeowner should know about how to prepare properly for these types of storms. [more] |
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What services can CDC/NIOSG provide to employers and employees involved in hurricane recovery? Here’s what to keep in mind—and how to stay safe—once the storm blows over. [more] |
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Hazards: tornados. Have you done everything you can to protect your business from the devastating effects of a tornado? Check out these vital tips from FEMA. [more] |
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Roof–care and maintenance. No matter what type of buildings you own, the roof is the first line of defense during a violent tornado. Here’s how to maintain it for maximum protection—and minimal damage. [more] |
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Assessing your wildfire risk. Homes aren’t the only structures that can be in the path of a wildfire. If your property is located in a high-risk area, here are the key steps you should take to protect your most valuable assets. [more] |
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Hazards: fire. Do you have a fire safety plan in place for your business? Here’s what to make sure you consider—and include—as you plan one. [more] |
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