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Hurricanes – Severe Weather

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Hurricanes are very devastating and can cause major damage because of the creation of storm surge, wind damage, and flooding. The Phenomenon can take place any where within the United States within the U.S. coast or in any territory in the Atlantic or pacific oceans. According to ready.gov, storm surge is historically the leading cause of hurricane-related deaths in the United States. It is important to note that Hurricanes are not risks confined to coastal areas alone.

Businesses proactively can prepare against the damage resulting from rain, wind, water and other related causes resulting from Hurricane.

Hurricane Emergency Plan is necessary, and it is important for know how the COVID-19 can impact such Plans and arrangements.

The seasons are as follows:

Eastern Pacific Hurricane: May 15-November 30

Atlantic Hurricane season: June 1- November 30.

Central Pacific Hurricane Season: June 1- November 30.

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Tornadoes – Severe Weather

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 09:19:24 +0000

Tornadoes can destroy business assets and private properties such as buildings, Cars, Machinery and Equipment and often creates deadly flying debris. Tornadoes are violent rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground and can happen any time without warning. They can also bring intense winds, over 200 MPH; and Look like funnels. Feel free to contact us to discuss how best your company can prepare for such eventualities and the need for early preparation before the season begins.

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Attacks in Public Places

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:54:38 +0000

Mass Attacks Do happen in Crowded Public, Private and Workplaces and We can all take the necessary steps to prepare, protect ourselves and help others. Our Team of Experts are ready to Train, guide and implement the necessary steps to boost your protection.

There are specific types of Mass Attacks such as

Active Shooter who could be individuals using firearms to cause mass casualties

Intentional Vehicle assault (IVA); Individuals using vehicles by driving into people to cause mass casualties

Improvised Explosive Device (IED): Individuals using homemade bombs to cause mass casualties.

Other forms of mass casualties could include the use of drones, knives, fires and other weapons.

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Pandemic

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Pandemic disaster is a disease outbreak that occurs over a wide area or geographically and affecting a exceptionally high proportion of the population. There have been various pandemics over a period of time since the beginning of the 20^th century; the H1N1pandemic of 2009, the Spanish flu of 1918/19 ( Which did not originate in Spain), as well as the flu pandemics in the 1957 and 1968, and now the COVID-19 pandemic of the 2019/20.

Guidance Before a Pandemic-

Access and store additional supplies of food and water
Make sure to have adequate prescription drugs supply level if any
Have extra nonprescription drugs with you such as cough and cold medicines, pain relivers, stomach remedies, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
Store safely electronically your medical records from doctors, hospitals, pharmacies and other sources.
Discuss with family members and loved ones how they would be taken care of should they fall ill during such trying periods within your home space and environment.

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