Let Protos Security help you:
- Build a storm-specific security deployment plan
- Ensure you have rapid-response guard access
- Strengthen your facilities against looting and unauthorized entry
- Ensure continuity when traditional systems fail
Why Security Planning Is Essential for Businesses Facing Natural Disasters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued their forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, running from June to November with peak activity occurring between mid-August and mid-October.
With a 60% chance of above-normal activity, NOAA projects between 13 and 19 named storms, including six to 10 hurricanes, and up to five major hurricanes, defined as Category three or higher, with winds exceeding 111 mph.
These predictions underscore the urgent need for organizations to act now, not react later.
Natural disasters, especially hurricanes, pose far more than structural threats. While damage to buildings and infrastructure grabs headlines, the real and immediate risks for enterprises often unfold in the chaos that follows: widespread power outages, communications breakdowns, inaccessible roads and an alarming rise in opportunistic crime. Looting, vandalism and unauthorized access become common in the aftermath of a major storm, especially when traditional security systems fail or law enforcement resources are stretched thin.
This is why a reactive response is no longer enough. Businesses must adopt a forward-thinking security strategy that includes disaster-specific contingency planning and reliable execution. Businesses need to work with partners, not just providers, who are prepared to mobilize rapidly, adapt to evolving conditions and deliver security services that scale with the severity of the storm.
At Protos Security, we specialize in hurricane security services, disaster response security, emergency security staffing and storm damage site security. We work with our clients to protect people, secure property and maintain operational continuity even when the unexpected strikes. Through early planning, rapid deployment and unmatched communication, we provide the peace of mind businesses need when the stakes are highest.
Understanding the Risks: What’s Really at Stake
Many businesses mistakenly rely on police presence or traditional security systems during natural disasters. But the reality is, post-disaster crime spikes sharply, and critical infrastructure is often left vulnerable when systems fail or emergency services are overwhelmed. Crime rates, particularly burglary and looting, have been shown to increase in the days following major natural disasters, especially in areas with prolonged power outages or delayed law enforcement response.
Natural disasters can leave behind damaged fences, non-functioning cameras and abandoned sites, all ready for opportunistic crime. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notes that in the hours and days after a storm, security systems often fail due to power loss and infrastructure breakdown, making physical guard presence critical to protecting assets. Looting and property crime significantly increase in the hours and days following major disasters, especially in cities lacking adequate recovery resources.
Additionally, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NOAA), during recent years, the average cost of hurricane-related damage in the U.S. has exceeded $100 billion annually, making advance planning not just a safety measure, but a financial imperative.
When security plans fall short, enterprises risk:
- Looting of high-value inventory
- Vandalism of unmonitored assets
- Safety risks to returning employees
- Insurance complications due to undocumented losses
Challenges of Emergency Security Staffing
When disaster strikes, many security firms can’t deliver guards fast enough, or at all. Most firms struggle with slow mobilization, untrained personnel and lack of disaster readiness.
Protos solves this by deploying pre-staged teams trained in disaster response. We have a large network of vetted security guards who are already equipped, briefed and ready to act when the storm clears.
Communication Is the Foundation of Effective Disaster Response
Tom Gross, Vice President of National Sales at Protos, with extensive experience in disaster deployments, emphasizes that communication is everything. Tom has managed deployments during some of the most disruptive weather events. Across his experiences, one theme stands out: regular client engagement is the only way to stay ahead of shifting storm conditions and resource constraints. Natural disasters evolve hour by hour, with storm paths that shift unpredictably and resources that vanish just as fast, the only way to stay ahead is through continuous, real-time communication with clients.
“Our entire process hinges on transparency and regular check-ins. Before the storm even makes landfall, we’re calling clients every 12 hours, then every eight, to coordinate everything from deployment timing to what type of coverage they need.”
That communication begins as soon as there’s a projected storm track. Protos’ sales and operations teams immediately reach out to clients often three to four days before landfall to confirm if they’ll require additional support, whether that means mobile patrols, security guards or off-duty law enforcement.
But it’s not a one-size-fits-all conversation. Every client has different needs. Some request increased coverage in areas where they don’t normally have security. Others scale down temporarily, especially if they anticipate site closures or if off-duty law enforcement partners are reassigned to public emergency duties.
Even when cell networks go down, as they often do during major hurricanes, Protos plans for communication gaps and resumes contact the moment systems come back online. This rigorous and transparent communication model is why clients trust Protos not just during the emergency, but long after. It’s the cornerstone of readiness, response and long-term partnership.
Protos’ Service Offerings During Disaster Response
Our disaster response services are built for enterprise environments that demand high-stakes protection.
Protos offers a full suite of services including:
- Hurricane security services
- Emergency security staffing
- Storm damage site security
- Disaster relief site protection
Why Protos Excels Where Others Fall Short
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, many security providers find themselves unable to meet demand. They’re stretched thin, burdened by infrastructure dependencies, or locked into large-scale commitments that reduce flexibility. Protos was designed to operate effectively under these high-pressure conditions, and our proven framework allows us to deliver reliable service when others can’t.
Flexible Vendor Network
Protos leverages a diverse and agile vendor network, enabling rapid deployment across a wide geographical footprint, including coastal and inland areas across hurricane-prone states. This flexibility allows us to staff multiple sites within a region using different partners, balancing load, access and availability in real time.
Rather than relying on one centralized provider or local firm, which may lose capacity during a storm, we build a multi-layered response strategy. That means if one vendor becomes unavailable due to evacuation, damage or road closures, another can fill the gap seamlessly.
This decentralized model allows for faster mobilization, greater coverage and site-specific staffing strategies, which larger providers with fixed networks simply cannot offer.
Resources Aligned to Site-Level Needs
One of the challenges during disaster deployments is balancing client expectations with available resources. While some providers prioritize high-profile institutions that require dozens of officers per site, Protos focuses on small-to-midsize commercial operations with realistic, manageable site-level requirements.
Our typical deployment may involve one or two officers per location, ideal for retail, logistics, and service businesses that need site-level deterrence and situational awareness.
By aligning resources to the actual needs of these facilities, Protos avoids overextension and can respond faster, stay longer and adapt more fluidly to changing on-the-ground conditions.
Efficient Guarding Model
In disaster environments, Protos prioritizes safety and visibility over force. That’s why our deployments primarily involve unarmed and armed security officers trained to deter, report and communicate, not engage or escalate.
This approach aligns with the nature of disaster response. During a hurricane, the objective isn’t to defend life-threatening zones, most facilities are empty. Instead, our security officers are there to protect assets, maintain a visible presence and deter opportunistic looting or vandalism.
Plan Ahead, Protect More – Partner with Protos for Hurricane Security Services
Protos excels because we’re built for flexibility, focus and real-world deployment realities. Our disaster response strategy is purpose-built for businesses that need fast, effective and scalable protection, especially when traditional systems and providers fall short.
When the next storm hits, will your business be ready or reacting too late? Don’t wait until after the damage is done. Protos Security is your proactive partner for hurricane security services, emergency security staffing and storm damage site security. From rapid guard deployment to disaster relief site protection and looting prevention, our tailored solutions help enterprises safeguard people, property, and continuity.
