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NEW YORK (AP) - It might be hard for small business owners to focus on disaster preparation when the azaleas are in bloom, but preparing for the possibly catastrophic effects of hurricanes and tornadoes is indeed something that needs to be done now.
It's not just a matter of stocking up on plywood before there's a run on the Home Depot. Savvy business owners anticipate running their companies even if their offices are badly damaged, and they have contingency plans if the disaster happens to someone else — for example, a key supplier located hundreds of miles away.
Basically, disaster preparation should aim at keeping a business running and limiting any interruption as much as possible.
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