Emergency Preparedness Checklist

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Property Assessment & Risk Identification

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Identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities specific to your properties.

Property Address(es)

Potential Hazards (Select all that apply)

Description of Existing Safety Features (e.g., smoke detectors, security systems)

Estimated Property Value (for insurance purposes)

Building Type

Notes on Structural Vulnerabilities (e.g., age of building, foundation concerns)

Essential Documents & Records

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Secure and protect vital property and client documentation.

Backup of Property Deeds and Titles

Copies of Leases/Rental Agreements

Insurance Policies (Property & Liability)

List of Emergency Contacts (Tenants, Vendors, etc.)

Important Property Records (Inspection Reports, Maintenance Logs)

Last Backup Date of Digital Records

Location of Physical Document Storage (if applicable)

Number of Copies of Critical Documents Kept Offsite

Communication & Contact Information

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Establish clear communication channels for clients, tenants, and your team.

Emergency Contact List (Employees & Key Personnel)

Client/Tenant Emergency Contact Information Protocol (How to Obtain & Store)

Primary Communication Method (Employee/Team)

Communication Methods for Client/Tenant Updates

Emergency Hotline Number (Internal or External)

Last Communication Protocol Review Date

Detailed Explanation of Communication Plan during Disaster

Tenant/Client Preparedness (If Applicable)

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Provide guidance and resources to tenants or clients to ensure their safety and preparedness.

Provide tenants/clients with a template for a personal/family emergency plan.

Distribute information on local emergency alerts and warning systems (e.g., text alerts, sirens).

Provide resources for creating emergency kits (e.g., checklists, recommended supplies).

How do you communicate emergency preparedness information to tenants/clients?

Provide a list of local emergency contact numbers (police, fire, hospitals, etc.).

Upload a document outlining building-specific emergency procedures (e.g., fire escape routes, assembly points).

Business Continuity & Operations

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Plan for how your real estate business will continue to function during and after an emergency.

Identify Critical Business Functions

Estimated Downtime Tolerance (in hours)

Primary Communication Method for Business Continuity

Backup Location Options (Check all that apply)

Last Business Continuity Plan Review Date

Describe Data Backup and Recovery Procedures

Designated Emergency Contact Person (within your business)

Property-Specific Emergency Plans

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Develop tailored emergency plans based on property type and location (e.g., rental properties, commercial buildings).

Identify potential hazards for this property (e.g., flood zone, wildfire risk, earthquake zone)

Describe specific evacuation procedures for tenants/occupants.

Mark the location of the nearest emergency shelter.

Number of fire extinguishers and their locations.

Date of last fire extinguisher inspection/certification.

Describe procedures for securing the property after an emergency (e.g., preventing looting, damage control).

Primary power source in case of outage (if applicable)

Attach property-specific emergency plan document (if available)

Insurance & Legal Review

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Ensure adequate insurance coverage and understand legal obligations related to emergencies.

Review Insurance Policy Coverage Amounts

Document Review: Emergency-Related Clauses in Leases/Contracts

Confirm Coverage for Business Interruption

Review Liability Coverage Regarding Tenant Safety

Date of Last Insurance Policy Review

Notes from Legal Consultation Regarding Emergency Liability

Review of Evacuation Procedures Compliance with Local Laws

Upload Copies of Relevant Insurance Documents

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