Irma, Katrina, Harvey, Sandy and Andrew. Hurricanes make headlines as they rip through states with a vengeance. Long after the storm has passed, however, the devastation and cleanup remains as communities, families and businesses work day and night to rebuild. September is National Preparedness Month, and as business owners, we want to help you be prepared in the event of a natural disaster.
When Hurricane Irma hit Florida in September 2017, Clearwater, Fla.-based Bob’s Carpet & Flooring fell victim to the category 4 storm, losing power and signage, business and manpower. “Business was effected for several weeks due to evacuations, including our employees,” said Dave Snedeker, executive vice president.