(1888PressRelease)
May 28, 2009 - Statistics show that almost 1 in 5 businesses will be hit by a major disruption every year. It can strike at any time and could be the result of a natural event such as a fire, storm or flood, or maybe any one of a number of other reasons including computer sabotage, terrorist attack, theft or simple human error. The consequences of such a catastrophe can result in lost customers, lost revenue and profits, and even a total collapse of the business. It is therefore crucial that businesses and organisations plan in advance in order to protect themselves.
Now, the task of being ready for such an emergency has been made a great deal easier thanks to the launch this week of the complete 'Business Continuity Emergency Pack' from evaQ8 Ltd (www.evaq8.co.uk), the UK's leading provider of fire and emergency preparedness kits.
The evaQ8 Business Continuity Emergency Pack has been carefully assembled and contains only the highest quality equipment produced by well known manufacturers. Supplied in a rigid, waterproof and impact resistant portable case the pack has been designed to provide businesses with a practical and smooth continuity of operation in the event of a disaster or emergency. Costing just £249 + VAT the pack comes supplied with:
- “INCIDENT CONTROLLER” high-visibility arm band
- wind up LED torch (no need for batteries)
- hazard barrier tape 100m x 7.5cm
- disposable camera with film
- waterproof notepad with pencil
- clipboard, waterproof adhesive labels, permanent markers and notepaper
- portable AM FM SW radio receiver
- set of two license-free two-way radios for emergency communication
- pay-as-you-go GSM mobile phone with SIM card and airtime
- AA battery powered mobile phone charger
- miniature combination lock box
- tamper evident seals
- miniature combination cable lock
- spare AA & AAA alkaline batteries for all equipment
evaQ8 recommend that the case should be stored off-site and should also include the businesses own crucial information such as:
- incident management plan and business continuity plan
- contact details – employees, customers, suppliers and contractors
- computer backup media
- financial, insurance and asset data
- set of keys and entry cards
- copies of security codes, passwords, serial numbers and specifications
- cash, cheque book or spare credit card
A recent article in the Financial Times revealed that over 80% of businesses failing to plan for a major disruption will go out of business within 18 months. Findings also showed that small to medium sized businesses were the most at risk. It is therefore essential that businesses ask themselves if they have effective Business Continuity Plans in place.
To find out more about the new evaQ8 Business Continuity Emergency Pack or to place an order visit the company's website at www.evaq8.co.uk where you can also find full details of their range of emergency and bespoke kits for the workplace.
Media Contact
Monika Nadig
Telephone: 020 7486 8888
Web: http://www.evaq8.co.uk
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