Disaster Readiness Starts Before the Storm [Call for Experts] – Safety

In case you work with vehicles in any capability, you already know the reality: disasters don’t wait on your schedule.

Wildfires. Flooding. Hurricanes. Winter storms. Extreme heat. Tornadoes. Smoke conditions that shut down operations. Even widespread outages that take communication, fuel access, and provide chains offline.

Whether you’re managing a fleet, running a dealership, operating a small business with service vehicles, supporting public sector transportation, or keeping equipment and customers moving, disaster readiness has turn out to be a part of the job.

That’s why the 2026 Disaster Response Guide is officially underway, and we’re now opening a Call for Insights and Experts.

The Disaster Response Guide is an annual resource for fleet, trucking, transportation, public-sector, and vehicle-based business leaders who need real-world guidance on preparing, responding, and recovering when disaster strikes. It focuses on practical strategies, lessons learned, and tools that help teams stay operational and make smart decisions under pressure.

“This guide is built for the real-world grit of people that keep vehicles moving for work,” said Lauren Fletcher, VP of Content at Bobit Business Media. “It’s not nearly having a plan. It’s about knowing what actually works when things go sideways, and sharing that knowledge so others can respond faster and get well stronger.”

Share Your Expertise for the 2026 Guide

We’re searching for insight from people across the vehicle ecosystem, including:

• fleet and transportation leaders
• dealerships and repair teams
• small businesses and contractors
• OEMs, upfitters, and maintenance providers
• utilities, infrastructure, public sector, and emergency response
• insurance, risk, technology, and connectivity experts

You possibly can contribute by:

• participating as an authority interview source
• writing an academic article or case study
• sharing a quote or quick insight
• providing data or research we will cite

What Topics Are We Searching for This 12 months? 

We’re curious about insights and lessons learned related to:

• emergency planning and preparedness
• business continuity and operational resilience
• vehicle staging, relocation, and asset protection
• communication planning and backup systems
• fuel and energy readiness
• EV preparedness and charging continuity
• safety and training for drivers and teams
• insurance, risk mitigation, and recovery planning
• technology, telematics, and data readiness
• supply chain disruptions and maintenance planning
• real-world disaster response experiences and takeaways
• and other trends that YOU see happening

Able to Contribute?

If you will have expertise to share, we’d love to listen to from you. Submissions will help shape our 2026 coverage, and we’ll be reaching out to pick experts once the decision closes.

Submit your insights using our Call for Experts form here:
https://forms.office.com/r/nNFy0e7qZq

To explore the 2025 Disaster Response guide and downloadable resources, visit www.disasterresponseguide.com.

Originally posted on Work Truck Online