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W EEKLY EDITION SEP TEMBER 4, 2019 Prepa ri ng for Hurr ica ne Dori a n: PSAI a nd Me mb er s W o rk t o ge th e r to Co u n te r Mi sin fo rm at io n By Karleen Kos, PSAI Executive Director The next day, FHBA's Executive Director called the PSAI to be sure he had his information correct. We went through some scenarios and offered to provide whatever material would be helpful to his members as they prepared for the storm. Ultimately, FHBA sent out updated guidance and it was a win for everyone. As Ross said later, "[it was] the PSAI, quietly at work for our industry." This is how an association should work – an exchange of information that goes both directions, and collaboration to bring about positive change in an industry situation that affects us all. Other Preparation Tips. Dorian has been a slow - moving storm, an d at the time of this writing he has been battering the Bahamas for hours. It is not yet definite where Dorian will make landfall in the US, although it is clear the storm will impact a large area. As a friend of mine from central Florida remarked, "Waitin g for Dorian is like being stalked by a turtle." Whether or not your company is in the area ultimately affected by Hurricane Dorian, it is likely that other storms will follow. If you are well inland, you will dodge Dorian but face other hazards from tim e to time including tornados, blizzards, wild fires, and ice storms. Nobody is in a hazards - free zone. Because of that, we hope all PSAI Member companies already have a hazards preparedness plan that works for you, and you're ready to execute it if you sho uld need to do that. Here are some easy steps to help you prepare for whatever might happen. • Check your insurance policy . Are you covered for the things you think you are? Are the limits high enough? If you've bought new equipment recently, or hired more staff, these things may need updating. Also be sure to ask about wind, flood, sink holes, and business continuity coverag e. • Update your staff communication information . The worst time to find out you don't have up to date phone numbers is during an emergency. Try actually calling the numbers you have for your team and make sure they go through. P AGE 9 CONTINUED ON PAGE 10