Chris Matthews, Project Director at BMS CAT’s Tampa branch, kicks off Hurricane Preparedness Week with hard‑earned lessons from New Orleans. First, pre‑position your gear—sub‑pumps in known flood zones, manned as the storm hits—to keep water moving out. Second, stay flexible: when sixth‑floor windows blew out, crews pivoted instantly. Finally, always expect the unexpected—Mother Nature rarely follows the plan, so stay calm, adapt on the fly, and you’ll weather the storm.
