Crisis Management

Weathering the Storm: A Guide to Business Resilience After Natural Disasters

Laura Shafer | May 16, 2023

Businesses in the U.S. and around the world are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather-related disasters. The numbers are more shocking than you may realize. In 2022, there were 18 weather and climate disasters in the U.S. which cost a billion dollars or more – the third highest on record. All told, they caused more than $165 billion in damages. There were at least 29 of these events worldwide. From tornadoes and hurricanes to floods and blizzards, it's not just the physical destruction of property businesses need to worry about; there is also financial harm caused by power outages, data loss,…
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