Disaster Recovery Journal Winter 2024

their physical resilience, protect valu able assets, and maintain continuity even during the harshest winter storms. Long-Term Solutions In the long term, businesses should adopt sustainable practices to help miti gate the broader impacts of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emis sions through energy-efficient technolo gies, renewable energy sources, and sustainable supply chain practices can significantly lessen a company’s envi ronmental footprint. Implementing these practices not only contributes to global efforts to combat climate change but also enhances a business’s reputation and can lead to cost savings in the long run. By prioritizing sustainability, businesses can play a crucial role in creating a more resil ient and sustainable future. Collaboration with stakeholders is another vital strategy for businesses to enhance their resilience against winter weather challenges. Working closely with local governments, communi ties, and other businesses can foster a collective response to severe weather events. This collaboration can include sharing resources, coordinating emer gency response efforts, and participating in community resilience planning. By building strong partnerships, businesses can benefit from shared knowledge and resources, leading to more effective and comprehensive strategies for managing winter weather impacts. Understanding and preparing for the effects of climate change on winter weather will enable businesses to navigate the associated challenges and opportunities more effec tively, ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience. v

tools into their emergency preparedness strategies, businesses can enhance their resilience, minimize disruptions, and ensure the safety of their operations and employees. Investing in Resilient Infrastructure Investing in resilient infrastructure is a crucial step for businesses aiming to miti gate the impacts of severe winter weather. Upgrading buildings and facilities to with stand extreme conditions can significantly

reduce the risk of damage and operational downtime. This includes reinforcing struc tures to handle heavy snow loads, install ing advanced heating systems to cope with temperature fluctuations, and ensuring roofs, windows, and doors are weather proofed. Additionally, businesses should consider implementing flood defenses and drainage systems to manage snowmelt and prevent water damage. By prioritizing these upgrades, companies can enhance

Staci Saint-Preux is an industry manager and meteorologist for StormGeo. As part of the sales team, she has a crucial role in serving current and prospective clients in the retail, healthcare, midstream oil

and gas industries. Prior to her time at StormGeo, Saint Preux worked as a flight planner and meteorologist for a private aviation company in Houston. With a degree and background in meteorology, Saint-Preux understands the importance of accurate weather data and forecasting and knows the value of having a team of weather experts on your side.

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