The 32nd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference® is now underway in West Palm Beach, Florida, and as always, BOLDplanning is there (you’ll find us in booth #330). This year’s event is themed “Readiness is Everyone’s Job,” and BOLDplanning couldn’t agree more.
With thousands of emergency, continuity and mitigation plans under our belt, we know first-hand that it takes a lot of people, a lot of time, and a whole lot of effort to create a culture of preparedness. We also know that it can take just as much work, if not more, to maintain it, especially as you contend with day-to-day operations and back-to-back major weather events.
Last year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season rattled the nerves of everyone. And for good reason. With 17 named storms—three of which were Category 4 hurricanes when they made landfall—it was the most destructive season ($316 billion in damages) on record. Needless to say, readiness is top of mind for those