Universal Continues 24-7 Operations Throughout Hurricane Ike
Sep 19, 2008 :: Universal is continuing to recover from Ike, which damaged part of its headquarters facilityWhile much of Houston still remains in the dark with no electricity and damaged infrastructure following Hurricane Ike, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. continues to operate 24 hours a day as it has done since the hurricane passed directly over its Houston headquarters on 13 Sept.
Since Ike made landfall in the early morning hours of 13 September, Universal has handled the same number of legs per day (approximately 200-250) as it would under normal conditions.
In preparation for Ike, Universal formed a hurricane Ride Out Team and Away Team of volunteer trip support specialists, IT personnel, meteorologists, as well as administrative personnel who ensured the team had food and one-site accommodation. While the Ride Out Team remained in Houston, the Away Team travelled to a secure off-site location away from the storm’s path to ensure continued operations should headquarters be forced to evacuate.
Currently, Universal is continuing to recover from Ike, which damaged part of its headquarters facility. The company is expected to resume full operations at this facility in the near future.
