Hurricane Beryl created mayhem earlier in July and now tropical storm and hurricane development is expected in the first half of August.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a climate cycle known as Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO). This may lead to formation of tropical storm and hurricane in Atlantic in the first half of August, as per a report in Fox Weather.
However, there is no guarantee that the month of August will witness Hurricane.
Meanwhile, The hurricane season roared into the US with Hurricane Beryl hitting Texas in early July, surprising many business owners accustomed to seeing big storms arrive later in the summer, as per an AP report.
With the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicting an above-average storm season this year, small businesses need to be prepared.
Small businesses in Texas had to not only deal with physical damage from Beryl but also a dayslong power outage. For some, the lack of electricity meant the loss of some or all of their inventory.
There are steps small businesses should take to make sure they’re ready for storms and insured for storm damage.
Well before a hurricane is announced, check and double check your insurance policy. Many policies don't include flood insurance, which must be purchased separately. Read your policy closely and identify any