Charleston Metro Chamber Of Commerce: Doing Business Better: Hurricane Preparedness

Charleston SC

20 August, 2021

7:16 AM

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Press release from the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce: August 13, 2021 Hurricane season is upon us, and South Carolina is known to be the most vulnerable to hurricanes and tropical storms. Tune in as we learn how our region prepares for and responds to potential storms and the importance of having a business continuity plan. In Doing Business Better on July 22, attendees gained an overview of the history, background and use of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) day-to-day operations and as well as response to potential activations. Attendees learned: How Charleston County coordinates regional operations through the EOCHow to access information from the County during an EOC activationCounty Re-entry process for businesses following an evacuationLessons learned from recent stormsBest practices to prepare your business and employees for this hurricane season Featured Speakers: Scott Cave, Principal Consultant, Verizon Business Professional ServicesShannon Scaff, Director, Emergency Management, City of CharlestonLori Kidwell, Emergency Management Specialist, Charleston County This press release was produced by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.