According to the Florida Division of Emergency Management, nearly 40% of small businesses that are forced to close following a disaster event never re-open for business. Knowing what to do after a storm hits is important. But planning ahead to prepare your business before disaster strikes is an equally critical step and one that many self-storage business owners overlook.

To help you prepare your business for the 2009 storm season, MiniCo Insurance has assembled the following resources from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Click on the links below to access the information. For additional resources, including planning resources for your home, visit www.ready.gov.

Every Business Should Have a Plan (booklet)
Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan (form)
What Are The Costs? (factsheet)
Insurance Coverage Discussion Form
Computer Hardware Inventory Form