Between January 7, 2024, and November 7, 2024, there were 127 federally-declared disasters. It seems that the number of these disasters has been … Read more about What to Do if You Need Disaster Recovery Assistance
10 Scariest Things for Your Business
Halloween has become a national obsession, with all things spooky, creepy, and ominous, as well as all things pumpkin. And for many small businesses, … Read more about 10 Scariest Things for Your Business
Preparing for Disaster: Do It Now
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1; the Pacific hurricane season for the eastern Pacific basin began May 15. Both run through November 30. … Read more about Preparing for Disaster: Do It Now
Disasters Happen: 6 Ideas to Help Prepare Your Business
Disasters can happen at any time. They can be natural disasters, such as storms, earthquakes, and mudslides. Or they can result from human activity, … Read more about Disasters Happen: 6 Ideas to Help Prepare Your Business
Prepare for Disasters and Emergencies
September is National Preparedness Month, an observance created by the Department of Homeland Security. This year’s theme: "Prepare to Protect. … Read more about Prepare for Disasters and Emergencies
Employer Obligations to Employees Following a Disaster
Julia Child said: “Any disaster is a learning process.” With Hurricane Dorian recently behind us, it’s a good reminder about being sure to understand … Read more about Employer Obligations to Employees Following a Disaster
5 Ideas for Disaster Preparedness
The Atlantic hurricane season began on June 1; it runs through November 30. While the prediction for storms this season are modest (slightly less than … Read more about 5 Ideas for Disaster Preparedness
Small Businesses Are Unprepared for Disaster
That’s the finding of a recent poll from Insureon and Manta -- "Small businesses are unprepared for disaster." Sixty-one percent of small business … Read more about Small Businesses Are Unprepared for Disaster
Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
If you’re reading this from Seattle or Chicago, you probably think this information doesn’t apply to you; you don’t get hurricanes in your area. Well … Read more about Getting Ready for Hurricane Season
Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
September is National Preparedness Month, so on the heels of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria it seems appropriate to review what disasters mean to … Read more about Disaster Brings Loss — Rebuilding Brings Benefits
Think Now about Disaster Preparedness
With the 2016 hurricane season under way until November 1, now’s a good time for you to review how ready your business is to face a storm or other … Read more about Think Now about Disaster Preparedness
Are You Prepared for … ?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Donald Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense under Bush 2, said: “There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. … Read more about Are You Prepared for … ?
9/11 Is a Current Event
Follow @barbaraweltman While the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon happened 13 years ago, it’s not ancient history. With what’s … Read more about 9/11 Is a Current Event