48 Hours From a Storm: What to Do Before Disaster Strikes

When a major storm approaches, every hour matters.

The decisions made 48 hours, 36 hours, and 24 hours before impact can help determine whether a company experiences a manageable disruption or a catastrophic property loss and prolonged business interruption.

In this episode of RIMScast, longtime natural hazard risk engineer Greg Lanshe from Global Risk Consultants explains the actions building owners, facilities leaders, and risk managers should take before severe weather events strike.

The practical discussion explores how proactive risk engineering, facility preparedness, and operational discipline can dramatically reduce property damage, improve business continuity, and strengthen insurance outcomes.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify critical actions organizations should take 48 hours, 36 hours, and 24 hours before a severe weather event. Learn how proactive preparation, communication, and facility mitigation strategies can reduce property damage and operational disruption.
2. Recognize the most common pre-storm vulnerabilities that lead to costly losses and business interruption. Understand how issues involving roofing systems, drainage, electrical infrastructure, fire protection impairments, and human decision-making can escalate during severe weather events.
3. Explain how engineering-driven storm preparedness combined with common-sense actions strengthen operational resilience. Discover preparedness actions that support resilience and underwriting confidence.