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Document Restoration: How Businesses Rebuild After a Tornado

Disaster Recovery, Document Recovery, Document Scanning, Water and Storm Damage

According to the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 1,000 tornadoes occur on average each year in the United States. This is a higher figure than most would think, because many of these reported tornadoes are small ones that are barely mentioned on the news. However, even a small tornado can cause serious damage to your business or office building.

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Fire Prevention Cuts Down on Damaged Documents

Document Recovery, Document Scanning, Fire and Smoke Damage

No business is immune to the possibility of a devastating fire, which can result in lost property and damaged documents. It is an unfortunate fact that more than 75 percent of businesses end up closing up shop within 3 years of experiencing a fire disaster. However, if a company takes steps to prepare for such a disaster, the loss doesn’t necessarily have to mean the end of the business. In order to prevent flames from shutting you down completely, here are some tips for safeguarding your business in the event of a fire:

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The Importance of Document Scanning

Document Recovery, Document Scanning

In the event of a natural disaster such as a flood, our homes and businesses suddenly become threatened with total loss and devastation. Lives are turned upside down, and the key to getting back on your feet during the aftermath is the ability to salvage as much as possible. In such situations, it’s critical to preserve flood damaged documents that contain the details of your financial identity; not only will you need these for your own use, but you also don’t want them to be discovered by looters in the event of a disaster.

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Document Scanning Tips for Photo Slides

Document Recovery, Document Scanning

The best vaccine against damaged documents and photos is to scan and back them up digitally, before disaster strikes. That way, there’s no need to worry about a storm or flood destroying irreplaceable images or information.

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Document Scanning Offers Effective Records Management

Document Recovery, Document Scanning

A recent survey of records managers and executives found that there’s a digital gap dividing many businesses from effective records management. The report, conducted by Ole Business Services, found that while 91 percent of businesses have a place to store paper records, just 70 percent have set up an electronic repository. Perhaps this is because most businesses equate document scanning with disaster recovery. Documents are often translated to electronic storage precisely because doing so protects the firm against unforeseen disasters such as flooding and fires. However, there are many other advantages to arranging for document scanning services, as we explore below.

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Document Restoration: How Businesses Rebuild After a Tornado

Fire Prevention Cuts Down on Damaged Documents

The Importance of Document Scanning

Document Scanning Tips for Photo Slides

Document Scanning Offers Effective Records Management

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