Protect your Business from a Tropical Storm/Hurricane
Have your building(s) inspected by a licensed professional to find out if your workplace is vulnerable to the various hazards which may affect the British Virgin Islands, and request recommendations for retrofitting, if necessary.
- If a storm threatens, secure your building
- Cover windows
- Cover and move equipment/furniture to a secure area
- Always protect your data with backup files
- Store backups at an alternative site (“off-site” location)
Returning to a Damaged Building
- Keep a battery-powered radio with you so you can listen for emergency updates
- Check for cracks in the roof and foundation. If it looks like the building may collapse, leave immediately
- Enter the building carefully and check for damage. Be aware of loose boards and slippery floors
- Check the electrical system where visible and accessible. If you see sparks, broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If however, you are wet, standing in water or unsure of your safety, do not touch anything electrical. Leave building and seek assistance from the BVI Electricity Corporation
- Inform the Insurance Agency. Take pictures of any damage. Keep good records of repair and cleaning costs