Blue Ox Success Series: Preparing Your Business for Severe Weather

Description

Is your business prepared for a weather disaster? Learn the secrets of weather forecasting from National Weather Service meteorologist Joe Moore so you can better understand the weather forecast and how to prepare your business and your staff for different weather hazards. This workshop will review typical summer weather hazards and safety tips, plus go behind the scenes of forecasts and warnings from the National Weather Service. You’ll learn how to interpret weather forecast probabilities, the difference between the weather forecast you see on TV and any given app, and even a crash course in how to interpret weather radar. In addition to severe thunderstorm hazards like tornadoes and flash floods, the talk will also highlight other common summer weather hazards including extreme heat and air quality. You’ll learn how to be more weather-aware when making decisions, and factors you should consider in your safety plans. 

Special Guest, Crow Wing County Emergency Management Director Clayton Barg will also present on building a Business Continuity of Operations Plan, building resiliency, and donations and support after a disaster.

Key Takeaways

• Build confidence in weather-related decision making by better understanding forecasts
• Review common summer severe weather hazards and how they may affect your business 
• Gain a clear understanding of the difference between a watch and a warning
• Learn how you can build a Business Continuity of Operations Plan to be prepared for severe weather

Who Should Attend

• Operations managers and facility supervisors
• HR leaders and workplace safety coordinators
• Small business owners
• Tourism, Event, and Hospitality managers
• Anyone dealing with IT, risk management, and business continuity

Meet the Presenter

Joe Moore serves as the Warning Coordination Meteorologist (WCM) for the National Weather Service office in Duluth, MN. As WCM, he is responsible for managing the office's hazardous weather preparedness, outreach, and education activities across northeast Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin, which includes working closely with government public safety partners at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels. Joe has over 15 years of experience with the National Weather Service, with previous roles in western Kansas and outside of Washington, DC at NWS Headquarters. Outside of work, Joe enjoys hiking in summer, downhill skiing in the winter, photography year-round. During the warmer months you can find Joe with his wife Miranda and their dog Stella out on the deck listening to Yacht Rock.

About the Blue Ox Business Academy and Success Series:
With support from Anderson Brothers Construction, the Blue Ox Business Academy delivers local, affordable and high-quality training that strengthens our community by helping businesses succeed. By investing in yourself or your employees, you achieve the highest possible returns in enhanced skills, confidence and job satisfaction. Blue Ox trainers are professional presenters with engaging personalities and real-world experience. Participants make great peer connections and leave with tools and ideas to immediately put into action.