Hurricane Dorian is being tracked carefully as the storm
approaches Florida, just in time for the holiday weekend. The
hurricane is expected to intensify into at least a Category 4 storm
before it makes landfall and is forecast to be one of the strongest
storms to hit the area in decades. As Florida residents and
tourists prepare for Dorian, below are five issues affected
employers may consider as they face employee safety issues,
possible property damage, and potential work closures.
1) Safety Issues
Safety and security are, of course, the foremost concerns as
employers prepare for any emergency. As Florida braces for the
arrival of Hurricane Dorian, both state and federal agencies have
urged residents to pay attention to warnings and stock emergency
supplies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Florida's similar state agency, the Centers for Disease Control
(CDC), and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have issued general storm
and disaster preparedness
