The Basics of Emergency Preparedness

1. The Basics of
Emergency
Preparedness

2. • With more than 80 real estate
communities throughout New Jersey,
IMPAC Property Management’s success
and growth is a testament to its
commitment to property management as
community management. The
company’s three statewide offices
ensure that every community receives
close, personal attention and
management. As one facet of its
attentive service, IMPAC Property
Management offers a dedicated on-call
team for emergency response, capable
of dealing with problems ranging from
water main breaks to fires.

3. • One way to minimize the damaging
effects of emergencies is proper
preparation. By knowing what problems
or emergencies may arise, homeowners
and tenants can formulate plans and put
together preparedness kits so that many
simple, common issues can be dealt
with quickly and effectively.

4. • In addition to water and nonperishable
food, a preparedness kit should include
a first aid kit and copies of personal
documents. Other necessities, such as
medications, hygiene
items, flashlights, and extra batteries
should also be included. Be sure to
follow a maintenance schedule for the
kit to ensure that the supplies are fresh
and ready at a moment’s notice. For
example, canned goods and water
should be replaced every six
months, and batteries should be stored
and replaced according to manufacturer
recommendations.