Case Study: International Paper protects employees and assets from severe weather with AccuWeather for Business

International Paper protects a 22-mile tornado path with AccuWeather For Business

International Paper, a leading global producer of fiber-based packaging, pulp, and paper, faced the challenge of protecting its employees and critical assets, such as large portal cranes, from sudden severe weather events like tornadoes. To address this vulnerability, the company partnered with AccuWeather For Business and utilized its SkyGuard severe weather warning service as an integral part of its emergency action plans.

The solution from AccuWeather For Business provided site-specific tornado warnings that offered earlier notice than publicly available alerts. When a nocturnal tornado threatened their North Carolina facility, the immediate SkyGuard warning allowed the on-site team to successfully execute their emergency plan to evacuate and secure equipment. This timely alert from AccuWeather For Business ensured the safety of personnel and protected assets from the EF-3 tornado, minimizing potential downtime and loss.

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