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Outdoor advertising storm season checklist
It's no secret that each decade that passes is hotter than the one before. Storms that seem to be stronger than normal have become "normal" and so it's even more important that outdoor advertising companies have enough items on hand to deal with disasters from rain, snow, wind, etc. Just storing one extra skid of ratchets can mean the difference between your billboards up and running within a few days, a few weeks – or longer.
At Irvin Steel, we have the largest supply of ratchets and rods in the industry. We aim to have our products in stock and ready to ship the same day (have to be placed by 2 pm). Being proactive will always pay dividends in more ways then one; so call us today to discuss what options we have specific for your company and budget. Below are some recommendations to ensure that your storm season goes as smooth as possible.
1. Extra ratchets and gripper rods - don't include what you need for normal day to day operations
2. Extra vinyl clips - can be used as a substitute for ratchets and works on walls as well
3. Extra safety cable and fittings - these items may need to be quickly replaced on damaged structures
4. Extra light bars and clips - these items may need to be quickly replaced on damaged structures
5. Extra safety equipment - have a couple extra harnesses available to increase the size of your crews to work on damaged structures
6. Extra lights - have a few used Holophane lights on hand to quickly change out a damaged one
7. StormTamer panel-less frames - install these now to help mitigate the potential damage to your structures before the season intensifies
8. Review your insurance policies today to ensure that you have enough coverage before you might need to file a claim
9. Write a business continuity plan to clearly define what procedures will be followed before, during and after a disaster
10. Shoot video and take photos of all structures and identify what potential perils are around each and what if anything can be done to help reduce the risk
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