By this time of year you likely have your hurricane plans in place. Given the activity of this season, we are providing this article again.  Remember to address your insurance coverage with your broker. Owners and risk managers may assume their businesses and/or homes  have more coverage than what exists. These assumptions can lead to under-protection. Also, the window of opportunity to obtain or modify coverage changes slightly each year.

In contingency planning for business, one of the most important resources to protect are the employees. This includes methods of communication and storm preparedness. Hurricane preparedness goes beyond surviving the storm - we must plan to succeed in business afterwards.

1.Who maintains and implements the hurricane plan for your business or family?

2.What to do about business continuation? (i.e.: resources like fuel, electrical, IT, etc.)

3.What is your plan to prepare and protect your home, construction site, facility etc.?

Please be aware of the following with respect to your Thompson Architectural/Awnings of Hollywood products and structures

1. Fabric coverings on fixed awnings should be removed if a hurricane warning is issued by NOAA

2. Retractable roof/awning/shades/screens should be retracted back to the building or raised to the up position and secured if a tropical storm warning is issued by NOAA and turn the applicable breakers off.

3. Structural gutters should be inspected for debris removal to make sure water can evacuate for proper drainage.
 
For more Information go to our Hurricane Preparedness Page. Most of all, please remain safe during this hurricane season.
 
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