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Dear Small Business Owners,
As many business owners rebound from the effects of the pandemic, it is important that we all take some time to prepare for hurricane season, too.
The 2021 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOOA), this year is predicted to be another above-normal season.
As part of “Planning Ahead” for a Disaster, the SBA encourages you to consider taking these simple steps to prepare: Assess your risk; Create a plan, Execute your plan. Statistics show that 25% of small businesses don’t re-open after a disaster. Visit the SBA’s Prepare for Emergencies website to learn more about how to prepare and recover if a disaster strikes.
NOOA officials also encourage consumers to take the following steps:
• Visit Ready.gov and Listo.gov for useful and valuable disaster preparation resources including checklists and templates for your business and your home.
• Download the FEMA app to sign-up for a variety of alerts and to access preparedness information.
• Consider purchasing flood insurance.
Visit the National Hurricane Center’s website at hurricanes.gov throughout the season to stay current on watches and warnings.
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at [email protected].
-Greg Hall, SBA South Florida District Director (Acting)
A summary infographic showing hurricane season probability and numbers of named storms predicted from NOAA’s 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook. (NOAA)
Protect Your Small Business This Hurricane Season
By James Rivera, SBA’s Office of Disaster Assistance
The 2021 Hurricane season starts on June 1 but it’s never too early to prepare. Damage from a hurricane can be costly for small businesses and can pose hazards for you and your employees. Fortunately, there are ways that you can fortify your business against a hurricane to minimize losses and reduce risks for workers.
Read more here.
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July 16, 2021
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For a complete list of upcoming workshops, visit the SBA South Florida District website.
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SBA South Florida District Office
51 SW 1st Ave., Suite 201
Miami, Florida 33130
Phone: 305.536.5521
Web: South Florida District Office | The U.S. Small Business Administration | SBA.gov
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