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Hurricane Awareness

The government does not, and cannot work alone… private sector organizations play a key role before, during and after an incident.”
-National Response Framework (2007)

Organizations that are prepared for emergencies have a better chance of providing for the welfare and protection of their employees in the workplace and for continuing operations after a disaster. Private sector resilience and recovery is a central component in a community's recovery. Click here for a compilation of compelling stories about private sector entities that have successfully prepared for disaster through preparedness or mitigation measures.

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