hurricane wind damage People walk next to a gas station flooded and damaged by the impact of Hurricane Maria, which hit the eastern region of the island, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, September 20, 2017. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

As Hurricane Michael's destructive winds approach the Florida Panhandle, now is the time to firm up your hurricane preparedness plan and take action.

Whether it be hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean, typhoons in the Pacific Ocean, cyclones in the Southwest Pacific and Indian oceans or even winter storms in Europe, wind can have a devastating effect on your business.

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Trudy Knockless

Trudy Knockless is a reporter on ALM Media's Business of Law desk.  She has a background serving legal and insurance publications. Contact her at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at Trudy Knockless.