The Anniversary of Hurricane Ian: Kohl’s Reflects on Their Response
When Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc on the shores of Florida in 2022, Kohl’s mobilized a task force of over 100 corporate leaders, deploying their National Disaster Playbook with precision and compassion.
To commemorate the one-year anniversary of the storm, Peter sat down with Stephanie Reissing, Kohls’ Business Continuity Manager, to hear the incredible story of the company’s unwavering commitment to employee safety and community support in the midst of a devastating storm.
Listen to hear Stephanie discuss:
- How Kohls’ incident management team sprang into action as the storm’s path unfolded
- Why business continuity is a crucial part of company culture
- The role communication played in keeping their employees safe
- The importance of updating their Natural Disaster Playbook post-storm
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by following The Employee Safety Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
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