The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season brought 20 named storms, four of which were Category 3 or higher, and the season isn't over yet. California is recovering from the October "bomb cyclone" while also combatting wildfires that have burned more than two million acres of land in this year alone. Winter will bring its own challenges, as the deep freeze event Uri in Texas reminded us. These natural disasters underscore the importance of having a disaster preparedness and response plan in place.
Having a robust disaster response plan in place will not only help minimize loss from a natural disaster, but can also ensure the recovery goes as smoothly as possible. As companies struggle to get back up to speed post-pandemic, the importance of ensuring employee and customer safety, minimizing property damage and quickly getting back up to full operations after a natural disaster is crucial.
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