Business disruptions can occur any time, so always be prepared...
• Copy all insurance policies and important documents and retain them on the property as well as at a remote or home location.
• Review your coverage limits and deductibles with your agent to ensure appropriate insurance.
• Maintain pictures or video coverage of buildings, vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain an up-to-date contact list (with phone numbers, cellular numbers and addresses) for all employees, managers and owners.
• Maintain contact with news and authorities for awareness of approaching storms.
• Select key personnel for communicating weather related closures or actions to your employees.
• For the safety of your employees, act decisively in regards to closing operations or locations.
• Keep basic hurricane kit items in stock and in a designated location:
• First aid kit
• Flashlights and batteries
• Radio with batteries
• Cellular phone(s) and/or outbound radio
• Determine whether your business should obtain a generator and associated fuel, taking into consideration proper storage requirements.
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