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At the time of publication, 26 states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws that legalize the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Similarly, seven states and the District of Columbia legalized cannabis for recreational use. With the growing decriminalization of marijuana comes increased production of the medicinal crop. Because temperatures, humidity levels, and ventilation rates are crucial to the success and healthfulness of cannabis plants, growers look to Polygon’s custom climate control solutions for all areas of their operation—from grow rooms to storage areas and labs—to not only save their crops but also their capital.

When Hurricane Matthew made its way along the U.S.’s southeastern coast, the Walt Disney Company, big hotel chains, and Comcast Corporation’s Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment lost thousands in revenue. The storm forced Disney to keep its cruise liners docked and reschedule vacations at its resort.

Amid relentless storms and rising water levels after five years of drought conditions, the levee along the San Joaquin River just south of Manteca, California, became damaged in late February 2017. About 500 residents in the rural area were told to immediately evacuate. There was no time for flood damage preparation. Luckily, crews were able to fix the levee before it experienced a catastrophic failure.

The success of your business continuity efforts after a hurricane relies on the effectiveness of your disaster preparedness plans. Because tropical storms are unpredictable and can cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage, several agencies and organizations offer invaluable information and guidance regarding how to prepare, stay safe and recover.

While forecasters can tell you a seven-day outlook, extreme weather is unpredictable. Moreover, it’s costly for the nation’s businesses. Even a seemingly small event, like electrical surges and outages, cost the U.S. economy $150 billion in damages annually. No business, regardless of its size or location, is immune to a disaster and its aftermath.