March and April are two of the windiest months of the year. The seasonal change from winter to spring causes differences in air pressure and air temperature that can result in some very gusty winds. With outdoor inventory exposed to the elements, this windy time of year can pose a significant risk to your business. [...]
Winter weather is often unpredictable. Some years are mild, with barely any snow. Other years, winters are harsh, bringing freezing temperatures and heavy snow into areas not used to seeing it, and these conditions can impact your inventory and business. While you may be prepared for winter risks like low temperatures and snow, water intrusion [...]
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there were 4,436 hail-producing storms in 2022. While the heaviest hail damage is largely confined to the center of the United States, nearly every state has a risk of experiencing hail from time to time. And with hail costing billions of dollars every year, it pays to [...]
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), about 1,200 tornadoes hit the U.S. each year. As one of nature’s most violent storms that can cause death, injury and destruction within seconds, it is crucial to have a plan in place to protect your staff and customers in the event of severe weather. Tornado [...]
Floods happen quickly and the conditions for flash flooding aren’t always obvious. In 2022, flood repair costs for businesses are expected to top $13.5 billion and cause more than 3 million days of lost business operation combined. Exposure to water quickly causes damage, which is why it’s important for inventory businesses to know the risks [...]
Winter weather inventory risks can pose a serious issues for businesses. In early 2021, a single winter storm caused an estimated $15 billion in insured losses. Your business may be at greater risk if your product is out in the open and exposed to the elements. Winter weather inventory risks are hard to predict and [...]
Summer storms can pose a serious risk for businesses with inventory. In 2019, the Congressional Budget Office estimated commercial business damage from summer storms at $9 billion. Your business may be at greater risk if your product is located in vulnerable warehouses or out in the open exposed to the elements. These weather risks are [...]