--- title: Small Business Hurricane Season Preparedness Checklist description: Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is a smart idea for small business owners to address their emergency plan. There are many different factors to image: https://www.quikstonecapital.com/hubfs/Business%20man%20pointing%20the%20text%20Checklist.jpeg --- [![Merchant Cash Advance](https://www.quikstonecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Website/Logos/Web-Combo-11.png?width=200&name=Web-Combo-11.png "Merchant Cash Advance")](https://www.quikstonecapital.com/) [![Merchant Cash Advances](https://www.quikstonecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/_Website/Logos/Web-Color2.png?width=738&name=Web-Color2.png "Merchant Cash Advances")](https://www.quikstonecapital.com/) # Merchant Cash Advance Blog # Small Business Hurricane Season Preparedness Checklist Posted by [Karen Erdelac](https://www.quikstonecapital.com/merchant-cash-advance-blog/author/karen-erdelac) on Apr 21, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Small Business Hurricane Season Preparedness Checklist](https://www.quikstonecapital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Business%20man%20pointing%20the%20text%20Checklist.jpeg?width=737&name=Business%20man%20pointing%20the%20text%20Checklist.jpeg)Hurricane season is fast approaching and it is a smart idea for small business owners to address their emergency plan. There are many different factors to consider when readying your business for a possible emergency situation. This checklist will cover the essential steps and supplies needed for your business to weather the storm. ### Prepare Your Physical Building - Shutters and plywood - Roof inspection - Trim Trees - Sandbag areas that flood - Anchor furniture - Relocate valuables - Secure utility equipment - Protect electronics - Turn off utilities - Fill fleet gas tanks - Install hurricane windows - Test everything ### Meet With Your Team - Create a response team - Training drills - Gather contact information - Set up emergency line - Discuss recovery plan - Post evacuation routes ### Secure Essential Data - Back-up all essential files - Use cloud storage - Seal paper documents ### Purchase Emergency Supplies - Battery operated radio - Non-perishable food - Cooler - Water bottles - Bedding - First aid kit - Tools and gloves - Flashlights - Batteries - Flares - Tarps - Plastic bags - Duct tape - Cleaning supplies - Generator - Gas - Cash and personal documents - Emergency contacts While we all hope for the best during hurricane season, it is important that you are as well prepared for the worst as possible. 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