Business Hurricane Prep Guide

To ensure Boynton Beach businesses are prepared for potential hurricanes, this guide outlines key steps for both short-term and long-term preparedness.

Businesses play a critical role in maintaining community resilience during and after a storm. Proper planning helps reduce risks, protect assets, and support faster recovery.

Key Areas of Focus:

  • Create a Business Continuity Plan
    Identify essential functions, delegate roles, and outline procedures to keep your operations running or to recover quickly after disruption.

  • Secure Property and Equipment
    Take proactive measures to safeguard your physical location and critical assets—install storm shutters, elevate electronics, and back up important data.

  • Communicate with Employees and Stakeholders
    Establish communication protocols to notify your team, vendors, and customers about closures, safety procedures, and recovery updates.

Why It Matters:

A well-prepared business is more likely to:

  • Protect employees and customers

  • Minimize financial loss

  • Reopen quickly and serve the community in the aftermath of a storm

Use this guide to assess your current preparedness and strengthen your readiness before hurricane season begins.