Businesses in Puerto Rico Take Action during National Preparedness Month to Make Emergency Contingency Plans
Bayamon, Puerto Rico, September 15th, 2014 -- In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated September as National Preparedness Month. The event encourages citizens across the United States to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. Emergency preparedness requires attention to not just specific types of hazards, but also to steps that increase preparedness for any type of hazard. National Preparedness Month encourages people, businesses and communities to be ready in the event of a natural or manmade disaster. Being prepared is especially crucial for any type of business. According to Ready.gov, up to 40% of businesses affected by a natural or human-caused disaster do not reopen. An Ad Council survey reported that 62% of respondents said they do not have an emergency plan in place for their business. “Statistics show that companies and institutions that have not planned for a disaster can experience