Baton Rouge Area Chamber: BRAC Releases Preliminary Analysis Of Hurricane Ida Impact Survey

Baton Rouge LA

01 September, 2021

6:45 PM

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Press release from the Baton Rouge Area Chamber: September 1, 2021 Key takeaways from the initial responses include: 64% of survey respondents indicated that Hurricane Ida will impact their business operations; Of those who indicated Hurricane Ida will impact their business operations, 15% expected their business to resume operations within 1-2 days; 72% expected their business to resume operations within 5 days; A significant portion (72%) of respondents that faced disruptions indicated that a lack of power or internet is the primary reason behind their business closure;  77% of the Capital Region's smallest businesses (those with less than 10 employees) will face at least temporary business closures. More than half (52%) of these businesses may not resume normal operations for up to five days; Less than 9% of survey respondents indicated that the storm would have long-term consequences, forcing closure of more than 12 days. At the time of the analysis, 73 regional businesses had completed the survey. BRAC will release additional analysis through the response collection window and after its closure on Thursday. Businesses in the nine-parish Capital Region are asked to participate. BRAC is compiling Hurricane Ida recovery resources, research and information for businesses at brac.org/prepare. About the Baton Rouge Area Chamber  About the Baton Rouge Area Chamber The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) leads economic development in the nine-parish Baton Rouge Area, working to grow jobs and wealth and to improve the business climate and competitiveness in the region. Today, BRAC investors include more than 1,500 small businesses, midsize firms, large industry and entrepreneurial startups, as well as individuals and organizations that support business and economic development. In this capacity, BRAC serves as the voice of the business community, providing knowledge, access, services and advocacy. More information is available at brac.org.  This press release was produced by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. The views expressed here are the author's own.