"Certainly, our industry does see an increase in demand during these times", says Jeff Dudan, CEO and founder of Advanta Clean, a major disaster cleanup company that has been in operation for 17 years! They are just one of the companies and businesses that will be making money after and leading up to Hurricane Irene. For these businesses a natural disaster means big bucks! As Hurricane Irene draws closer to the East Coast, residents are greatly encouraged to evacuate several areas where the storm will hit the hardest. Moving companies will certainly benefit from this prompting as millions have already evacuated and have needed, and will need in the future, a moving company to carry and relocate all of their possessions, things they don't want taken away by the storm. Already 300,000 people have had to evacuate their homes in New York City and Mayor Bloomberg has said about the evacuation that 'you have to start now!' With a storm bearing 78.5 miles per hour winds, who will be moving these people and their belongings to safety? You guessed it! The small moving business will now be on the move, making sure the people evacuate and thus making a great amount of money in the process.
As unexpected as a hurricane is many people found it a surprise that their area would be affected and they are in need of funds to prepare their homes, evacuate their families, and buy basic necessities for living throughout the time period of the storm and some time after if the hurricane does more than the expected damage.
Banking systems will benefit tremendously as people will most likely need to apply for loans after a natural disaster or open new lines of credit, at the most extreme take out money they do not have in their account resulting in millions alone in overdraft fees/penalties.
Whether the storm weakens or strengthen, insurance companies are not taking a chance either. Taking advantage of the opportunity given to them by natural disasters, insurance companies have encouraged many home owners to ensure their homes or adjust their insurance claims on their homes in order to prepare for any major damages their homes may encounter. Well this sounds like a great idea from their point of view. Many have already jumped on board with their insurance company and have taken them up on various offers to which higher insurance rates may result and may just be the underlying purpose of an insurance companies "concern" for their clients home. How thoughtful of them.
We cannot forget miscellaneous industries such as the gigantic Walmart industries, major home repair industries like Home Depot, and other businesses that sell utilities, food, and other necessary supplies for a high impact hurricane. $$$$! An average hurricane supply list includes water, batteries, flashlights, blankets, canned foods, cereals, first aid products, hygiene products, and so much more! Not to mention supplies to prepare the exterior of your home. Hurricane shutter are a big sell during these times.
With all this being said, whatever the expenses are in a natural disaster its important to do what you have to do to be safe...if it costs a pretty penny! Hoping and praying for the best is not a bad thing either and doesn't cost you anything! Stay safe and know that God is in control...even if your safety expenses leaving you seeing double!
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