To our freelancer community —
Fourteen years ago, when Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City and the tristate area, we didn’t yet know that these “unprecedented events” would start to become the norm, no matter where you live. When artists and small business owners are hit by these disasters, it’s not just their lives under threat, but their livelihoods as well. The destruction of merchandise, artwork, and equipment can all be destabilizing for a freelancer.
Our friends at Red Hook Business Alliance are especially familiar with the threats freelancers face from climate change events. They’ve put together a guide for how you can assess your risk and protect your work — including five things you can do right now to make your business more resilient. (First question: Do you have liability insurance?)
In solidarity,
Freelancers Union
