The Big Picture: In the latest episode of Inside Ingalls, heavy weather lead Justin McArthur, director, Facilities & Maintenance, shares what it takes to prepare our 800-acre shipyard—and every shipbuilder—for hurricane season.
How To Watch:
- Watch/listen on your favorite podcast streaming sites
Why It Matters: Shipbuilding is a team sport and heavy weather prep is no different.
- Our plan protects people, facilities and ships critical to national security
- Training, teamwork and constant refinement help us bounce back faster after a storm
Episode Highlights:
- Plan & Prepare: Hurricane readiness is a year-round job that includes quarterly reviews, functional team input and full-scale drills
- Lessons Learned: Every storm and every exercise makes the heavy weather plan stronger
- Teamwork Matters: Coordination across departments, community partners and the Navy keeps everyone aligned and ready
- Flexibility Built In: The plan adapts to each storm – both predicted and potential ones -– ensuring we’re always ready to act
- Know Your Role: When shipbuilders understand how their actions fit into the big picture, the whole yard is safer and stronger
Stay Connected:
- Download the IngallsConnect App for real-time updates
- Subscribe to text alerts by texting 123-INGALLS to 38671
- Follow President Brian Blanchette on Facebook for official storm updates
- Save key contacts:
- Employee Info Line: 1-877-871-2058 (recorded updates, status reporting)
- Your supervisor’s number for team check-ins
- Update your contact info in your HR Online profile
- Talk to your supervisor if you’re unsure of your team’s heavy weather plan
- Review your family’s hurricane plan including supplies, evacuation routes, and pet needs
The Takeaway: When it comes to safety, success starts long before the first storm forms. Protecting our people protects the mission. Staying ready is something we do together, one storm at a time.
- Click for more tips and emergency preparedness tools: 2025 Heavy Weather Resources
Have feedback about this episode or want to suggest a future topic? Email us at IngallsCommunications@hii.com