Here in Florida, it's hurricanes. In the Midwest, it's tornadoes; in the North, it's blizzards; and in California, it's earthquakes and wildfires. No matter where your facility is located, chances are you face some sort of seasonal or year-round threat from Mother Nature. Those of us who have lived and worked in regions prone to extreme weather have long understood the importance of having a preparedness plan, and in 2005, Hurricane Katrina raised awareness on a national level. Five years after that tragedy, it's important not to become complacent, but to remain vigilant by updating your facility's natural disaster preparedness plan annually and making sure each member of your staff understands her role in the event of an emergency.
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