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Danny Miller, director of occupational health and safety at the WCB, noted, “before experiencing hurricanes Juan and Dorian and post-tropical storm Fiona, Islanders couldn’t have imagined how destructive a storm could be. With forecasts calling for an above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, workplace emergency planning is essential. Employers need to make sure that emergency plans to protect workers and worksites are current and have been clearly communicated to workers. This includes monitoring weather forecasts, keeping contact lists updated, having extra supplies available, and securing worksites, among other things. It also means supporting workers before, during, and after disruptive weather…