Rising Above the Smoke: Four Tips for Restaurants Navigating Wildfire Smoke (and Other Unpredictable Weather)

As much as everyone loves a margarita or cool glass of lemonade on a restaurant patio, nature sometimes has other ideas. As we’re seeing with the Canadian wildfires shrouding much of the Midwest and east coast with layers of air pollution, extreme weather—including wildfire smoke—can create dangerous situations for your staff and guests. And with climate change making extreme weather events more likely, restaurants will continue to face a higher risk of supply chain disruptions and physical property damage. 

While you can’t necessarily predict when an earthquake, flash flood, or poor air quality will force you into scramble mode, you can be prepared by controlling your response to these moments of uncertainty. Here are 4 tips to help you ensure your restaurant is ready the next time Mother Nature strikes.

1. Awareness Is EmpowermentDepending on where you’re located, certain types of extreme weather are more likely, so start there. For example, if you’re near a coast that…