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Operators stress importance of proactivity in disaster preparedness

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

July 11, 2011

7 Min Read
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Natural disasters have been widespread so far in 2011, testing again and again the soundness of the restaurant industry’s disaster preparedness and recovery plans.


From devastating tornadoes in Alabama, Missouri and even Massachusetts to wildfires in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas and flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, Mother Nature has been less than kind and undiscriminating in those she assaults. And there’s likely more to come. The Atlantic hurricane season, which began June 1, is expected to produce “above normal” activity, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center.


Being ready for the unexpected is one way to minimize — or at least more strategically han...

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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