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September is National Preparedness Month: Is Your Community Ready to Respond to a Severe Weather Event or Emergency?

National Fire Protection Association

Recent heavy rainfall in Rhode Island, Georgia, and Indiana caused deadly flash floods and thousands of power outages. For first responders: First responders face many hazards when working with vehicles that have been submerged in water, particularly with hybrid or electrical vehicles.

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BUSINESSES ARE LIKE DOMINOS. DEVELOP YOUR BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLAN BEFORE THEY START TO FALL.

CCEM Strategies

Carry out an Assessment Determine the type of hazards that will affect your area and your business. Identify the Impacts Establish how your business might be affected by the identified hazards. Map the simple hazards first, such as power outage or your website going down for greater than 24 hours. Don’t forget data!