David A. Kolman, editor, Fleet Maintenance

Kolman’s Korner: Would you know what to do?

June 15, 2015
“Easy” action plans to implement if a hurricane is expected.

When a hurricane moves toward the U.S., be sure to track its path at the National Hurricane Center website, advise officials with Zurich Insurance Group, a leading multi-line insurer that serves its customers in global and local markets.

“A hurricane watch is issued 48 hours before a hurricane is expected to affect your location,” note Zurich’s risk engineers. That is the time to implement the “easy” actions they have identified:

- Check building roofs and repair coverings and flashing as needed.

- Remove loose equipment and debris from roofs.

- Fill fuel tanks serving emergency generators and other vital services.

- Verify dewatering pumps are in service and working.

- Verify outside drains and catch basins are clean.

- Remove debris from outdoor areas.

- Remove loose, outdoor, inactive equipment.

- Back up computer data.

- Add specific actions to this list, based on the unique needs of your business.

Zurich’s downloadable guide to starting a hurricane emergency action plan can be found online here.  

About the Author

David A. Kolman | Contributor - Fleet Maintenance

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