People

Employee safety should be number one on every business’ priority list. Formal procedures should be in place to protect workers during both response and restoration periods after a storm. It’s a good idea to have a stockpile of emergency supplies readily available to employees, as well, including fuel for generators, plywood, disinfectants, food and water, batteries and first aid supplies.

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Property

It should be standard procedure for employees to be trained how to turn off utilities (like water and gas) if necessary. The more people who are familiar with this process, the more businesses will be able to call on for assistance in a crisis situation.

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Records

Copies of critical contact information, like that for employees, banking facilities, lawyers and suppliers, should be compiled and kept in a safe, accessible location off-site.

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Inventory

Inventory records of everything in the business’ facilities should be kept up-to-date. This should include financials, products and assets. Physical records are in danger of being damaged or destroyed in a hurricane, so it’s important to keep copies of this information in an accessible off-site location.

Power

Have a plan in place for what to do if the business facilities lose power. Employees should be trained to use generators safely, and employers should be prepared for potentially long periods without electricity.