National Preparedness Month 2025: Strengthening Business and Institutional Readiness in Puerto Rico

September marks the 21st annual National Preparedness Month (NPM), an initiative launched by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to encourage communities, businesses, and individuals across the United States and Puerto Rico to strengthen their readiness for emergencies.

From natural disasters like hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and wildfires to pandemics, accidents, and technology-related hazards, preparation is critical. This is especially true in Puerto Rico and the surrounding islands that continue to face the severe impacts of major storms.

“Being prepared is vital for business owners,” said Harry Peña, President of Zimmetry Environmental. “Far too many businesses affected by a disaster never reopen. Having a clear plan that includes trusted professionals for inspection, testing, training, and hazard mitigation is essential. At Zimmetry Environmental, we provide those resources so organizations can protect their people, remain compliant, and get back to operations as quickly as possible.”

Zimmetry Environmental offers a full suite of services designed to help businesses and institutions in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean prepare for and recover from unexpected events. Their team provides:

• Testing and monitoring for chemical, physical, and biological hazards
• Indoor and outdoor environmental assessments following disasters
• Regulatory compliance evaluations and management training
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety training programs
• Infection control and industrial hygiene consulting

By partnering with Zimmetry Environmental, organizations gain access to expertise that helps minimize risks, protect health, and strengthen resilience against future emergencies.

For more information about Zimmetry Environmental’s industrial hygiene, environmental, infection control, building science, and compliance testing and consulting services, please visit www.zimmetry.com, call (787) 995.0005, or email info@zimmetry.com.

About Zimmetry Environmental
Since 2002, Zimmetry Environmental has been providing environmental consulting services to building owners and managers, architects, engineers, EHS professionals, and Fortune 500 companies. The company is based in Puerto Rico and provides services across the Caribbean and Central America. The professionals at Zimmetry offer environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, and general environmental consulting services.

Contact Information

Paul Cochrane

President

Cochrane & Associates, LLC

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