Temporary Structures May Need Extra Missouri Insurance

According to a recent ABC news item, the tragic collapse of a tent erected to house St Louis baseball fans is still being felt in Missouri. Strong winds are being cited as the most likely cause. Accidents such as this may be a warning to business owners who decide to erect any type of temporary structures for their staff or customers. While you should do everything in your power to ensure safety it may also pay to investigate Missouri insurance coverage options for such situations.

There may be times your business space does not allow enough room to hold business events. You may decide to erect a portable venue for the occasion. Examples could be an annual Christmas celebration or a product launch or a sale, and it could provide a great way to extend an invitation to more people. Safety must be the top priority in these kinds of situation even though the tent or other structure temporary. Source any temporary structures or tents from a reputable company and do not try to install yourself them without expert advice.

Businesses deciding to erect temporary tents must assess all the risks associated with the construction. High winds like those in the above-mentioned disaster may be rare but planning for the unknown is very important. It’s also vital to ensure you have Missouri insurance coverage in place for such situations. Contact our agency for more information on insurance for situations such as this or for our other business insurance needs.


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