The 2020 hurricane season broke many records, and the 2021 forecast predicts that this season may be just as intense.
The region has experienced great devastation over the last several hurricane seasons.
In 2017, Hurricane Harvey ravaged the Gulf Coast. It displaced tens of thousands of people from their homes and killed over 100 people in Texas alone.
Steps you can take to prepare your business for hurricane season:
Create an evacuation plan
In the event that you and your employees must evacuate, prepare in advance and make a plan to ensure everyone’s safety.
Your plan should discuss:
- Conditions that will activate the plan
- Chain of command
- Emergency functions and who will perform them
- Specific evacuation procedures, including routes and exits
- Procedures for accounting for personnel, customers, and visitors
- Equipment for personnel
If your business requires an Emergency Action Plan (29 CFR 1910.38), make sure it is compliant and reflects your latest procedures.
