When Disaster Hits Close To Home

It was with great sadness that I received this information from one of my friends in Champaign, IL last week.  A little over a week ago, the beautiful downtown Metropolitan building was ravaged by a blaze.  This is a picture of the great building in its recent prime.

When I heard of this news, I instantly wondered if anyone was hurt, and which (if any / how many) of my colleagues and friends were affected personally or professionally.  Some of the horrific photos I have seen show street lamps and lights literally melted down, even from across the street. 

On this video link provided below, you can hear a guy in the background stating, "I ran inside, grabbed my computer bag, and got out to call 911."  Can you imagine what had to be going through his mind?  What steps are you taking to prepare for the worst?  Where is all that new customer information you are storing?  How does your staff continue working after a disaster?  Does everyone just go home, forever?  Or is there a recovery plan -and place to resume your business?  Makes me wonder what I am doing to safe guard my business.