Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness

Disaster Preparedness and Response

Prepare for disasters that may impact you, your family and your work.

You can’t predict disasters, but you can prepare for them. Every home and business should have a disaster preparation plan. Instead of scrambling to figure out what to do, you’ll be able to focus on executing your plan, caring for yourself and others, and getting back to work. Disaster preparedness and response is crucial to staying safe and getting back on your feet after an emergency. The resources below will give you a jump start as you get yourself disaster ready. 

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Preparing A Business Recovery Plan for Disasters

A natural disaster disrupts everything from your daily schedule to the ability of your business to continue operations. Read our tips for creating plans and preparing for the worst.

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Tips For Preparing a Business Disaster Plan
Tips For Preparing a Business Disaster Plan

Preparing for Hurricane Season

Every year, hurricanes are a substantial threat to businesses and jobsites in their path. Find out how to prepare.

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Preparing for Hurricane Season
Preparing for Hurricane Season

The Importance of Having an Emergency Power Plan

Does your business have an emergency power plan in place? Find out how backup generator power can help you plan for power outages.

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The Importance of Having an Emergency Power Plan
The Importance of Having an Emergency Power Plan

Flood Safety Tips: Before, During, and After

If you live in a flood zone, it's critical to know how to prepare for a flood. Discover important flood safety tips, including how to evacuate your home safely.

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Flood Safety
Flood Safety

Essentials for a Roadside Emergency Car Kit

Wondering how to make a roadside emergency kit? This checklist has the essentials you'll need to keep you safe on the road.

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Preparing for Hurricane Season
Preparing for Hurricane Season

Your Disaster Preparedness Shopping List

Our disaster preparedness shopping list has 23 ideas that go beyond the basics, including a grocery list of non-perishable foods that can still provide a balanced diet.

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Disaster Preparedness Shopping List
Disaster Preparedness Shopping List

How to Develop an At-Home Safety Plan

Just as you have a comprehensive safety plan at work, you also need one for your family. Read our steps to create an at-home safety plan.

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Safety planning at home
Safety planning at home

How to Give a Safety Briefing at Home

A safety briefing is a simple routine that will help you and your family stay safer at home. A good place to start is with our S.A.F.E. 4-step process.

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Safety Briefing
Safety Briefing

Disaster Recovery

Preparing A Business Recovery Plan for Disasters

A natural disaster disrupts everything from your daily schedule to the ability of your business to continue operations. Read our tips for creating plans and preparing for the worst.

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Tips For Preparing a Business Disaster Plan
Tips For Preparing a Business Disaster Plan

Tips for Using a Generator Safely

Whether you're using temporary power to operate machines or run a series of lights, following generator safety tips ensures your rentals operate as intended.

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Tips for Using a Generator Safely
Tips for Using a Generator Safely

Equipment Rentals for Flood Damage

Flooding can happen to anyone, regardless of location. Find out the rental equipment options available to help you manage flood cleanup.

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Hurricane damage
Hurricane damage

Flood Safety Tips: Before, During, and After

If you live in a flood zone, it's critical to know how to prepare for a flood. Discover important flood safety tips, including how to evacuate your home safely.

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Flood Safety
Flood Safety

Equipment for Hurricane and Storm Damage Repair

Are you prepared for hurricane season? Find out the equipment you need for storm damage repair.

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Equipment for Hurricane and Storm Damage Repair
Equipment for Hurricane and Storm Damage Repair

Resources and Support

Emergency Power and Backup During Disasters

Be ready for the next power outage. Our resources and tools can help you prepare.

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Disaster Preparedness
Disaster Preparedness

The Cat® Rental Store

Find the equipment and power you need, when you need it. Contact our helpline 24/7 for support.

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Cat Rental Store
Cat Rental Store

Natural Disaster Assistance

Natural disaster assistance is just one more way Cat Financial is here for you during tough times.

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Natural Disaster Assistance
Natural Disaster Assistance

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FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers hurricane disaster assistance and natural disaster support.

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

Contact the Red Cross for additional natural disaster support.

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Contact Your Cat Dealer

Cat dealers will do whatever it takes to support you and your business. Contact them today for help before, during and after disasters.

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