Businesses have multiple needs for hurricane preparedness

Forecasters are predicting a busier-than-average hurricane season for Florida, and according to FEMA.gov, about 25% of businesses do not reopen after disasters. Now’s the time to prepare your business and encourage your employees to take measures to secure their homes and safeguard their loved ones. 

There are numerous resources for developing a disaster preparedness and recovery plan for your business. We think one of the best is offered by Florida Power & Light. Following are some key points to consider. For more detail, click here. 

Determine if your business is in a flood and/or evacuation zone and review evacuation routes. If appropriate, identify a temporary emergency site. You can check FEMA’s flood maps to determine if your business location is vulnerable to storm surge or freshwater flooding.