Greater Baton Rouge Business Report: Question: how do you handle planning for a hurricane that could

question:

How do you handle planning for a hurricane that could affect your employees?

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Sharon Kleinpeter

spokeswoman, Cox Communications

"We cooperate with the Mayor's Office of Emergency Preparedness and implement our 'business continuity' plan. Whether it's using our big trucks to taxi employees home through flooded streets, which we have done, or sending our crews to help neighboring parishes, our employees go above and beyond the call of duty."

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Tress Fereday

community affairs director, Casino Rouge

"In 2004 we conducted an evacuation for Hurricane Ivan, and since these storms roll in every season our staff is primed and ready to act. This includes having safety and crowd-control procedures already established and necessary materials such as flashlights, plywood and generators on hand."

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Tim Barfield

president and COO, The Shaw Group Inc

We strongly encourage (our employees) to adhere to public safety recommendations and to follow proper emergency preparedness procedures. We understand that each employee must consider their personal situation to determine how to best protect their personal safety and their family's well-being."