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Disasters Happen, Businesses Need to Plan

Disasters Happen, Businesses Need to Plan

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Businesses should plan for disasters, but most don’t.

Yankton County Emergency Manager Paul Scherschligt says there are several reasons most businesses don’t have plans……

Scherschligt made a presentation on planning during the “Business Sense and Security” meeting sponsored by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce.

He says having a plan allows businesses to reorganize and restart more quickly……

Scherschligt says there are two major threats for businesses…..

Scherschlight says the area is overdue for a hit from a major storm or tornado.

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