09/04/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/04/2024 08:39
September is National Preparedness Month, a federal initiative to raise awareness and equip individuals, businesses and communities with the tools they need to prepare for disasters. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has designated this year's theme as "Start a Conversation" to encourage discussions about preparedness measures early and openly to ensure safety and building resilience before disaster strikes.
For builders and those in the residential building industry, these conversations are an opportunity to build a culture of preparedness throughout your organization.
By integrating preparedness and mitigation throughout your business, you can transform disaster readiness from a yearly checklist into a core function that can drive your business forward, no matter the disaster that may arise.
Here are a few recommended strategies for starting the conversation and building a culture of preparedness in your business:
For more information, guides and resources on preparing for natural disasters, visit nahb.org/disaster.