When Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans ten years ago this week, it devastated the local business community as well as individual citizens. According to a report by ABC News , insured losses alone totaled $40 billion. That’s a sobering statistic given the inevitability of disasters and emergencies. It can be especially daunting when you think about the whole range of potential events. Natural disasters, technological failures, pandemic—the list goes on. The good news is that you can take steps now to prepare for disasters, mitigate potential damage and plan for how your business will recover. Hurricane season is already underway in the Atlantic and Pacific, and September starts N ational Preparedness Month with this year's theme of " Don't Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today, " so read on for tips, resources and training to help make sure your business is prepared and can recover when disaster strikes. What Did We Learn? Hurric