Businesses should designate one person — along with an appropriately trained alternate/backup — to take on the role of hurricane response coordinator. This person must communicate with leadership the minute they receive word of a hurricane and make sure all relevant stakeholders are informed of the threat in a timely manner. (Photo: Carolina K. Smith/Adobe Stock) Businesses should designate one person — along with an appropriately trained alternate/backup — to take on the role of hurricane response coordinator. This person must communicate with leadership the minute they receive word of a hurricane and make sure all relevant stakeholders are informed of the threat in a timely manner. (Photo: Carolina K. Smith/Adobe Stock)

The 2020 hurricane season was particularly devastating, with seven of the 30 named storms claiming 86 lives and causing more than $40 billion in damages.

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