National Preparedness Month: Resources for Families and Business Owners The pictures and tragic stories from the Bahamas following Hurricane Dorian have been heart wrenching.A tropical island paradise was turned to rubble in a matter of hours.Damage was estimated at over $7 billion, there were at least 50 deaths, and at least 70,000 people were left homeless.

It’s a tragic reminder of how quickly and completely a disaster can take everything from you.  It’s overwhelming to think of how many ways disaster can strike; fires, floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, chemical emergencies, explosions, and landslides, etc.Regardless of the crisis, there’s one thing you’ll need more than anything to weather the storm if it happens to you … A good plan.September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect time to discuss your plan for surviving a disaster.

One can’t plan for every type of disaster, but one can for many of them. Homeowners and business owners should have a plan in place as a defense against disasters.  Protect your home and family Protect your business Businesses face a host of natural, health, human-caused, and technology-related hazards.

And many of the businesses that fail to plan for disaster never recover.Make sure you’re taking these steps to prepare: When preparing your home or business for potential disasters, having a solid plan is your best line of defense.For all the disaster planning details you’ll ever need, explore these helpful resources: Want to learn more about protecting your home and business from disaster? Contact the risk management team at BNC Insurance.