This post written by Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP, Executive Director of CEIR

Given the devastating tornado yesterday in Oklahoma and the tornadoes last week in Texas, it is a good reminder for exhibition and event organizers on the importance of protecting their exhibitions against lost revenues in unforeseen and even tragic incidences.  It is fairly evident that weather patterns are changing and these types of weather emergencies – hurricanes or tornadoes – will occur more frequently and be even more devastating than they have in the past. Our hearts go out to the community of Moore, Oklahoma and the unimaginable loss the community is encountering.