Hurricane Preparation

Hurricane season on the Atlantic coast is from June through November.

An increase in the number of predicted severe weather events will impact contractors everywhere. According to a National Weather Service report, residents of the central and eastern U.S. should be aware how storms could affect their lives and businesses. Due to climate changes, hurricane remnants now travel hundreds of miles inland affecting jobsites with torrential rainfalls, tornados, and flooding before running out of energy as in the case of 2021 Hurricane Ida.

Preparing for an Active Storm Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stated that over the last 30 years the annual number of named storms and hurricanes are trending upward. We’ve compiled this information to help you plan, prepare, and practice a disaster readiness plan for your business and employees. This also includes a continuity plan for employees returning and reopening your business after a storm. 

Make A Plan

Make a plan and ask your staff for their suggestions. Before finalizing, practice your plan several times with all staff, and review its effectiveness. Once your plan is complete, conduct several drills at the start of hurricane season (June) and at least once a month during the season (through November). This ensures that everyone is familiar with the plan, their role, and can execute the plan successfully without thinking about it.