Hurricane Preparation for 2025: Global Safety Organization Warns Businesses to Act Immediately
In a bid to help companies better prepare for natural disasters, International SOS has unveiled a new digital learning portfolio. This comprehensive offering comprises five interactive micro-learning modules, each providing practical guidelines to improve individual and organizational resilience.
The portfolio, designed for International SOS's global clientele, covers various scenarios such as tropical storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and extreme heat. The modules are aimed at equipping employees with the necessary knowledge to respond effectively in times of crisis.
According to the International SOS Risk Outlook Report 2025, many companies often overlook health risks for employees in their emergency plans. In light of this, International SOS recommends that companies review, test, and communicate their emergency plans with their employees, and ensure that employees can work from home in case of an emergency, including providing technical equipment and emergency communication.
The report also highlights the importance of defining clear thresholds and communication channels in case of necessary employee relocation. Companies are advised to plan for possible disruptions in operations and travel, and to develop and test pre-formulated messages for mass notifications.
In 2024, regions far from the coast were significantly affected by hurricanes, such as Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be above-average, with up to 5 major hurricanes of category 3 or higher.
International SOS, with headquarters in London and Singapore, serves over 9,000 organizations worldwide, including the majority of the Fortune Global 500. The company stresses the importance of employee training on necessary supplies for evacuation or on-site accommodation, and evaluating safety options and transportation routes, and securing on-site accommodation options if evacuations are not possible.
International SOS also recommends that companies prepare for potential impacts on their employees and business continuity. They advise companies to test their crisis management and business continuity plans, and to clarify roles and responsibilities.
For more information about this digital learning portfolio, please visit our website at ourwebsite.com or contact us at [email protected]. The website provides information in German and serves as a service and news portal that informs readers about life and work abroad.
As natural disasters continue to pose a significant threat to businesses and communities worldwide, International SOS's new Disaster Preparedness Learning Offer is a timely and valuable resource for companies seeking to enhance their disaster response capabilities.
