ARE YOU PREPARED FOR SEVERE STORMS THAT MAY BE HEADED YOUR WAY? CORSA recommends you consider taking the following precautions to help protect people and property, guard against disruption of operations, and make the recovery process smoother: * Review your business continuity plan and communicate emergency actions and business interruption instructions to employees. If you don't have a written plan, read the attached strategy guide for business continuity planning. * Back up critical data and computer records off-site so that operations can continue after a disaster. * Consider installing a backup generator so your business can continue to operate after a power loss. * Shutter or board up windows to protect them from flying debris. * Clean out floor drains and catch basins to ensure they are clear and will drain properly. * Anchor structures, trailers and yard storage, and, if possible, move vehicles under protective cover. * Fill emergency generator and fire pump fuel tanks. * Shut down production processes safely. * Shut off flammable and combustible liquid and gas lines at their source. * Shut off electrical power at the main building and disconnect before the storm strikes. * Once the storm has passed and it is safe to return, a salvage team should be assembled and repair work prioritized to ensure proper supplies are available and safety procedures are followed. Please review all the attached documents for details on many of these potential weather hazards. James Hale, ARM-P, ARM-E Risk Control Consultant County Risk Sharing Authority 209 East State Street Columbus, OH 43215 614.246.1630 FAX 614.220.0209