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FIGURE 18.1 Flood hazard map for Miami–Dade County, Florida

Storms
Storms come in many forms and pose diverse risks to a business.

Prolonged periods of intense rainfall bring the risk of flash flooding
described in the previous section. Hurricanes and tornadoes come
with the threat of winds exceeding 100 miles per hour that undermine
the structural integrity of buildings and turn everyday objects such as
trees, lawn furniture, and even vehicles into deadly missiles.

Hailstorms bring a rapid onslaught of destructive ice chunks falling
from the sky. Many storms also bring the risk of lightning, which can
cause severe damage to sensitive electronic components. For this
reason, your business continuity plan should detail appropriate
mechanisms to protect against lightning-induced damage, and your
disaster recovery plan should include adequate provisions for power