1. Listen for Weather Updates on local stations, internet weather channels like weather.com or National Hurricane Center and on NOAA Weather Radio. Don’t trust rumors and stay tuned to the latest information.
2. Check Your Disaster Supplies Kit at work. Obtain any needed items. Contact employees and instruct them to do the same at their homes. Get a Hurricane Emergency Kit list.
3. Instruct Employees to Refill Prescriptions and to maintain at least a two week supply during hurricane season.
4. Clear Property and/or tie down any items that could become flying missiles in high winds such as lawn furniture, potted plants and trashcans.
5. Protect Windows and Glass Doors. If you do not have impact resistant windows, install shutters or plywood to cover the glass. Brace double entry and garage doors at the top and at the bottom.
Read steps 6-11 on protecting your business from an approaching hurricane
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Hurricane & Disaster Preparation Checklist for Business
Hurricane Safety is as important for homeowners as it is for business owners. As part of our Hurricane Preparation for Business Series, here is a general checklist of what to do before during and after a disaster:
1. Know Your Risk. Check your hurricane evacuation level and FEMA flood maps to determine if your business location is vulnerable to storm surge or freshwater flooding. Have your building(s) inspected by a licensed professional to find out if your workplace is vulnerable to hurricane force winds and what is recommended to retrofit.
2. Take the Necessary Precautions. If a storm threatens, secure your building. Cover windows. Cover and move furniture/equipment to a secured area.
3. Always Protect Your Data with Backup Files. If dependent on data processing, consider an alternate site. Make provisions for alternate communications and power.
4. Make Plans To Work With Limited Cash, No Water, Sewer or Power for Two Weeks. Store emergency supplies at the office.
Read steps 5-8 on how to protect your business during a hurricane or disaster
1. Know Your Risk. Check your hurricane evacuation level and FEMA flood maps to determine if your business location is vulnerable to storm surge or freshwater flooding. Have your building(s) inspected by a licensed professional to find out if your workplace is vulnerable to hurricane force winds and what is recommended to retrofit.
2. Take the Necessary Precautions. If a storm threatens, secure your building. Cover windows. Cover and move furniture/equipment to a secured area.
3. Always Protect Your Data with Backup Files. If dependent on data processing, consider an alternate site. Make provisions for alternate communications and power.
4. Make Plans To Work With Limited Cash, No Water, Sewer or Power for Two Weeks. Store emergency supplies at the office.
Read steps 5-8 on how to protect your business during a hurricane or disaster
Disaster & Hurricane Business Resources Florida
September is National Disaster Preparedness Month. Here are a few resources to get you started.
Florida Business Disaster Survival Kit
http://www.fldisasterkit.org/
Florida Disaster Division of Emergency Management for Business
http://www.floridadisaster.org/DEMbusiness.asp
Advanced Restoration 24/7 Emergency & Disaster Services
http://www.drymeout.com
FEMA for Business
http://www.fema.gov/business/index.shtm
Homeland Security Tools for Business
http://www.ready.gov/business/index.html
View the remaining hurricane and disaster resources
Florida Business Disaster Survival Kit
http://www.fldisasterkit.org/
Florida Disaster Division of Emergency Management for Business
http://www.floridadisaster.org/DEMbusiness.asp
Advanced Restoration 24/7 Emergency & Disaster Services
http://www.drymeout.com
FEMA for Business
http://www.fema.gov/business/index.shtm
Homeland Security Tools for Business
http://www.ready.gov/business/index.html
View the remaining hurricane and disaster resources
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