But contractors in other parts of the country know they are not immune from dangers over which they have little control. In the past few months, heavy rains resulted in wide scale flooding in the Northeast. In the Midwest, tornado watches and warnings frequently pop up. And Californians almost subconsciously make sure they have solid footing under them, knowing an earthquake could strike at any moment.
Every report of hurricanes, heavy rains, tornados, and earthquakes can create nervousness but can also result in contractors redoubling efforts to do everything possible to mitigate damage to their businesses, assure the safety of their employees and be able to rapidly respond to the needs of their customers.