Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and other natural disasters. The Atlantic Hurricane Season occurs each year from June 1 to November 30, with the historical peak of the season beginning in September. While families are preparing for natural disasters like hurricanes by purchasing gallons of water, filling up gas tanks and going over emergency plans, Floridians are also encouraged to prepare their businesses.
This guide provided by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) offers resources, tips and contact information for how to prepare your business before a hurricane, actions to take during a storm and how to rebuild and protect your business after one strikes. Preparedness is your business.
Download Guide: https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/documents/HurricaneGuide_web.pdf
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation: MyFloridaLicense.com
Florida Division of Emergency Management – Make a Plan: FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare
Statewide Emergency Information During a Disaster: FloridaDisaster.org/Info
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity – Business Disaster Resources: FloridaDisaster.Biz
Florida Department of Transportation – Port Closures: FDOT.gov/seaport
Florida 511 Traffic & Commuter Information: FL511.com
Florida Health – Boil Water Notices: FloridaHealth.gov/environmental-health/drinking-water/boil-water notices
Florida Mental Health Resources: HopeForHealingFL.com
Federal Emergency Management Agency: FEMA.gov
Better Business Bureau – Hurricane Resources: bbb.org/hurricane
U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance: DisasterLoanAssistance.SBA.gov
Ready.gov: Ready.gov
