National, local leaders urge small businesses to prepare for hurricane season WFTV [Video]

ORLANDO, Fla. — National organizations and local leaders are working to prepare small businesses for hurricane season.

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience spoke Wednesday morning at the National Entrepreneur Center in Orlando.

It has been nearly two years since Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic flooding in Orlando and other parts of Central Florida.

Business owners and residents alike felt the impacts.

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That’s why Francisco Sanchez, an Associate Administrator for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience, wants business owners to prepare now.

He said businesses can do that by creating a plan among suppliers and vendors, having a communication system in place with employees, having important documents on hand, and making sure you’re insured.

“The most important thing is doing an insurance checkup right now,” Sanchez said.

If disaster does strike, also prepare for recovery.

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