Loss Mitigation Action Plans: Preparations for the Loss of Essential Services and Guidelines for Restarting Equipment

The Gulf Coast hurricanes caused devastating losses of life and property. These disasters focused renewed attention on emergency planning and recovery procedures. That includes equipment operation, which is vital to the protection and recovery of a business and the public in the event of an unexpected calamity.

This article focuses on preparing your business for unexpected events, such as the loss of electrical power, the disruption of electronic controls, floods and other disasters, and restarting equipment without causing further damage.

The information has been updated and expanded since it was originally published in The Locomotive. With today’s economic pressures and security concerns, a loss mitigation action plan is more important than ever.

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