Crisis management: Is your fleet as prepared as you think?

6 disaster preparedness strategies and how to execute them

The year 2023 had the highest number of billion-dollar disasters the United States has ever experienced in a calendar year.  Those 28 weather and climate disasters included a winter storm, a wildfire, drought/heat wave event, flooding, tornados, tropical cyclones, and other severe weather and hail events. The number of billion-dollar disasters in 2023 represents a 55% increase over the 18 weather and climate disasters in 2022.

These and other disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes can prompt serious operational challenges for fleets, including impassable roads, unsafe driving conditions, fuel shortages, lost vehicles and equipment, and keeping drivers and vehicles away from dangerous areas.

Considering the uptick in large-scale climate and weather events, now more than ever fleets need to be prepared in advance of a crisis. These six disaster preparedness strategies can help — and fleet management technology can make preparing for and responding to disasters easier and more effective.