Hurricane Preparedness Brochure for Businesses

B OY N TO N B E AC H

HURRICANE 2025

READINESS

BUSINESS GUIDE

PLAN AHEAD, STAND STRONG

WHAT TO DO TODAY Long-Term Preparedness Create a Business Continuity and Crisis Communications Plan Assign Emergency Roles and Responsibilities

Review and Update Insurance Coverage

Prepare Your Facility

Train Employees on Hurricane Procedures

Safeguard IT and Communications Systems

Build an Emergency Supply Kit

Plan Customer and Supplier Communications

Enroll in Local Emergency Alert Systems

PREPARE

LAY THE FOUNDATION FOR HURRICANE READINESS.

Prepare your employees, protect your property, and secure operations 48–72 hours before expected landfall.

Prepare Your People and Operations Review emergency plans and confirm critical staff contacts.

Communicate procedures, hours, and closures with staff and partners.

Protect Your Property Secure windows, outdoor items, and flood-prone areas.

Move valuables and backup critical data and documents.

Secure Operations Fuel vehicles and test generators and emergency lighting.

Stock emergency supplies and ensure battery-powered communications.

Monitor and Adjust Track forecasts via NOAA* and local alerts.

Adapt plans as conditions and advisories change.

NOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

PROTECT DURING THE STORM

Safeguard lives and maintain essential communications.

Prioritize Life and Safety Ensure employee and customer safety; avoid nonessential activity.

Shelter only in safe buildings or evacuate if advised.

Maintain Communication Only contact emergency officials if necessary and if it is safe to do so.

Conserve power by limiting device use to essential communication.

Avoid Risk Do not enter or repair damaged areas during the storm Document impacts only if safe and without risk.

Stay Informed Monitor NOAA and local updates continuously.

Adjust plans as conditions evolve.

Follow the City’s social media platforms for the latest updates.

RECOVER AFTER THE STORM

Assess damages, communicate with stakeholders, and begin recovery.

Wait for Clearance Return only after official all-clear.

Ensure area is safe before entry.

Assess Safety Check for structural, electrical, and gas hazards.

Inspect inside and outside thoroughly.

Document and Report Photograph all damage for insurance.

Begin claims process promptly.

Communicate Updates Notify staff, vendors, and customers.

Share reopening timeline and next steps.

Begin Recovery Start repairs only when safe.

Reopen in phases using your continuity plan.

Evaluate and Improve Review what worked and what did not.

Update emergency and recovery plans.

Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Boynton Beach Businesses To help businesses prepare for potential hurricanes, this guide outlines critical steps for short-term readiness, long-term planning, in-storm safety, and post-storm recovery.

Follow these best practices to protect your people, property, and operations.

More Information For more information please visit ready.gov

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Contact Economic Development Gigi Chazu Economic Development Division Director Chazug@bbfl.us

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