Hurricane Ida Weakens to a Tropical Storm

As I write this, the National Hurricane Center has issued an advisory downgrading Hurricane Ida to a Tropical Storm. Good news for businesses along the Gulf Coast as winds have weakened to 65-70 mph and further weakening is expected.

Still, Governor Jindal has declared a State of Emergency for Louisiana and there is plenty of available information for residents of Louisiana at emergency.louisiana.gov. The Louisiana Department of Insurance has many links to resources and information available on its hurricane site as well.

The key to business survival after a weather disaster is pre-planning. Adequate flood insurance is a must if you business is in a flood zone. Conducting a review of existing coverage to make sure your property insurance is sufficient and developing a plan before the storm is critical to good pre-planning.