Are You Prepared?How prepared are you to handle the affects of a natural
disaster? Natural disasters come in many forms: hurricanes,
tropical depressions, storm surges, high winds, tornadoes
and flooding – affecting communities and businesses in the
Southeastern United States. Professor Gray, of the University of Colorado, forecasted the
Atlantic and Gulf Coast 2008 hurricane season to be more
active than usual. Conditions in the Atlantic are very favorable
for an active hurricane season because of the continued
increase of the Atlantic water temperature. The 2008 forecast
of named storms is 15 and the number of hurricanes is eight
with an estimated 44% chance that a category 3, 4 or 5 will
make landfall on the Gulf Coast. 24-Hour Emergency Response ProgramStuart C. Irby Co. specializes in disaster preparation and
recovery with its 24-Hour Emergency Response Program.
When conditions are at their worst, Irby is at its best. Our 24-
hour Emergency Response Program ensures that you can get
the products and resources you need, when you need them the
most. Irby’s network of strategically located branches allows
us to respond rapidly and maintain a reliable supply chain
for the duration of the storm. When disaster strikes, the best
protection is knowing what to do. By knowing vulnerability
and what actions need to be taken, we can help you reduce
the effects of a natural disaster. Be prepared with Irby Storm StockIrby will work with you to make sure the products you need
during storm situations will be available for you. This assures
optimum response time enabling you to provide faster, better
service to your customers. Readiness Has Its RewardsPrepare a Disaster Supply Kit. Make a checklist of electrical
supplies most commonly destroyed and replaced during and
after a natural disaster. Use the following list as a reminder to
help you be prepared before a storm affects you:
- Repair sleeves
- Crossarms and braces
- Insulators
- Connectors and clamps
- Protective arresters and
switches
- Wire and cable
- Pole line hardware
- Ground rods and
grounding wire
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- Anchors and rods
- Line construction tools
- Personnel safety devices
- Tie wire
- Staples
- Men Working signs
- Lighting fixtures
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Businesses and industries can limit injuries and damages
and return more quickly to normal operations if they plan
ahead. Emergency Management is the process of preparing
for, mitigating, responding to and recovering from an
emergency.
- It enhances a company’s ability to recover from financial
losses, regulatory fines, loss of market share, damages to
equipment or products or business interruption.
- It enhances a company’s image and credibility with
employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.
- It may reduce insurance premiums.
Visit our website at
http://www.irby.com/resources/resources_main.asp
and download a copy of FEMA’s Emergency
Management Guide for Business and Industry. It’s a step-bystep
approach to emergency planning, response and recovery
for companies of all sizes. |