DISASTER READINESS CALENDAR
Do you want to build a resilient public garden that is prepared for all hazards? True business resilience means maintaining safe facilities, educating your workforce, investing in supplier relationships, and building community connections. Why? Being prepared can mitigate any hazards you face and decrease your overall costs of disruptions.
JUNE
In June — and all year — don’t let wildfires impact your business and garden plans. Preparedness is key!
Severe weather can happen at any time, in any part of the country — and they can cause fire risks.
That’s why it is important for your public garden or arboretum to understand the fire risks that can come with these weather changes.
Wildfires are unplanned fires that burn in natural areas like forests, grasslands or prairies. These dangerous fires spread quickly and can devastate not only wildfire and natural areas, but also communities.
You may be surprised to learn that besides wind and water damage, severe weather also brings the risk of fire. Fire can occur as a result of:
