Florida Power & Light Hurricane Preparation Guide

Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is prepared for another potentially active hurricane season – and reminds customers now is the time for them to also be prepared.
 
“We all have a fundamental responsibility as Floridians to be prepared for hurricane season,” said Eric Silagy, president and CEO of FPL. “Now – before a storm has even formed, let alone threatens our state – is the time to prepare.”
 
FPL advises business owners to establish a detailed hurricane plan that informs employees what they need to know before, during and after a storm. Here are a few key points to consider:

• Ensure your employees’ contact information is up-to-date and put a plan in place to communicate after the storm passes (such as setting up a telephone number with a recorded message that will be regularly updated to inform employees of the status of company operations following a storm).
• Identify what you need to secure (your building and important equipment) and who will help; outline specific tasks and conduct a training session.
• Close your offices in sufficient time to allow employees to secure their homes, obtain supplies and evacuate if necessary; inform clients that you’re closing early and when you plan to reopen.
• Review your insurance coverage and photograph or record your place of business – inside and outside.
• Make multiple back-ups of computer files and data, and store records off premises.

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For more business tips and checklists, be sure to review this fact sheet and visit FPL.com/storm for information covering everything from essential supplies to generator safety.