June 8, 2026

LWCC Encourages Louisiana Businesses to Prepare Early this Hurricane Season

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana (June 08, 2026) –  Hurricane season is underway, and LWCC is encouraging Louisiana businesses to prepare now to help protect employees, property, and critical business operations before severe weather threatens the state.

Regardless of seasonal forecasts, a single storm can have lasting consequences. Early planning helps businesses strengthen their readiness, reduce potential disruptions, and better support employees and customers.

As Louisiana's largest workers' compensation carrier, LWCC is committed to helping employers prepare for potential weather emergencies before they occur.

"Hurricane preparedness starts long before a storm enters the Gulf," said Damian Simoneaux, LWCC Safety Services Manager. "Taking time now to prepare can help businesses respond more effectively, recover more quickly, and protect what matters most."

A strong preparedness plan focuses on protecting the three Ps: People, Property, and Papers.

People

Ensure employees understand emergency procedures, evacuation plans, communication protocols, and safety expectations before severe weather develops.

Property

Protect facilities, equipment, vehicles, and critical infrastructure by securing assets and addressing potential vulnerabilities.

Papers

Safeguard important business records, insurance information, payroll documentation, and other critical files by maintaining secure and accessible backups.

LWCC's Hurricane Preparedness Guide provides practical recommendations to help businesses maintain continuity before, during, and after severe weather events.

Businesses can access the free guide and additional storm preparedness resources here.

Media Contacts:

Kelly Bienn Kelly.Bienn@lwcc.com 225-930-0409

Colleen Kehoe Ckehoe@tegpr.com 404-502-9998

About LWCC

LWCC is a Champion of Louisiana and proud to be headquartered in the state capital, Baton Rouge. As a model private mutual workers’ comp company, we are dedicated to excellence in execution from underwriting to compassionate care of injured workers. We are proud to partner with our agents and together deliver outstanding service to our policyholders and their workers. Louisiana Loyal, a movement we launched and continue to lead to celebrate and elevate Louisiana, drives us in pursuit of our purpose to help Louisiana thrive by bettering our state one business and one worker at a time. LWCC has been consistently recognized by industry leaders and named to the Ward’s 50® group of top-performing insurance companies, supporting our promise to provide safety, security, and stability to businesses in Louisiana. For more information on LWCC, its services, and its efforts to elevate Louisiana, please visit www.lwcc.com  

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