How Businesses Prepare for Natural Disasters

The video discusses how businesses and individuals can learn from past disasters like 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy to improve resilience and preparedness. It emphasizes the importance of risk assessment, business continuity planning, and personal preparedness for fuel disruptions. The discussion also covers adapting to extreme weather as a new normal due to climate change, with practical measures like telecommuting and resource allocation during peak periods.

What lesson did businesses learn from the impact of 9/11 on disaster recovery sites?

• Recovery sites should be located far from the city.

• Recovery sites should be located in neighboring countries.

• Recovery sites should be located within the city.

• Recovery sites should be located in the same building.

What is a crucial step for businesses to ensure continuity during a fuel supply disruption?

• Conduct a risk assessment.

• Increase production rates.

• Hire more employees.

• Reduce business hours.

How can individuals prepare for potential fuel supply disruptions during extreme weather?

• Fill up the gas tank ahead of time.

• Purchase an electric vehicle.

• Wait until after the incident to fill up the gas tank.

• Use public transportation only.

What is one way businesses can prepare for employees being stranded due to extreme weather?

• Provide bicycles for all employees.

• Reserve hotel rooms near the office.

• Encourage employees to work overtime.

• Close the office during bad weather.

Why is it important for businesses to identify peak periods for their operations?

• To increase marketing efforts.

• To reduce employee workload.

• To allocate extra resources and stockpile.

• To plan company events.