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10 Ways To Prepare Your Business For A Hurricane

6/29/2016

 
As a business owner, it’s important to take appropriate precautions to prepare for hurricane season.


There are plenty of ways you can take proactive measures that will help you prepare your business for a hurricane. 

​Here are 10 tips from the National Hurricane Survival Initiative: 
  • Hire a professional roofer to determine if your company's roof needs to be reinforced or replaced.
  • Consider installing features around the windows so storm shutters can be used when the need arises.
  • Clear out a space to move valuable gear and equipment when a hurricane threatens.
  • Evaluate your exterior property and trim any trees and/or branches that could become flying projectiles.
  • Purchase flood insurance if you haven't already. Remember, flood insurance is separate from business owner's insurance and usually doesn't go into effect until 30 days after purchase.
  • Prepare a contact list so all employees can be made aware of violent weather.
  • Make copies of important documents as backups in the event the originals are damaged or destroyed.
  • Invest in an electric generator or learn how to use it, making sure the one you purchase is for commercial use.
  • Fill canisters and storage containers with gasoline to fuel power equipment if the electricity goes out.
  • Develop an emergency kit. Ideally, they should have 72 hour's worth of water, non-perishable food, first-aid supplies and batteries for flashlights and radio equipment. FEMA has a list of what other supplies to include, such as a manual can opener and toiletries.
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Check out the National Hurricane Survival Initiative's website for additional hurricane tips to ready your property for hurricane season.


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