Nicole Morrissey advises companies to get strategic now to prepare for the next disaster.

Forecasters anticipate 14 named storms, including seven hurricanes for the United States this year. Around the world, disasters are increasing in frequency and severity, predominantly due to climate change and related factors, such as warmer oceans and rising sea levels.

In a time when consumers and employees so often wish to support nonprofit organizations responding to disasters with charitable donations, is your company ready for the next disaster? Here are four ways your company can get prepared now:

  1. Develop your response strategy before a disaster strikes.
  2. Consider your company’s long game.
  3. Identify potential disaster relief nonprofit partners now.
  4. Involve your employees in disaster decision-making.

Read the full article about preparing for disaster relief by Nicole Morrissey at GlobalGiving.