Get Started: Louisiana flooding a reminder of disaster prep

DISASTER PREP

Floodwaters that have inundated southern Louisiana are a reminder to small business owners of the need to prepare for possible disasters.

Many businesses across the country have no flood insurance, making it hard or even impossible for some to rebuild and repair following a flood. Less than a third of Louisiana companies are insured against flood damage, state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon told The Baton Rouge Business Report.

Disaster planning includes protecting employees, business data and buildings, and creating a plan to get everyone working again as soon as possible. Resources available online include:

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