As hurricane season approaches, South Texas businesses face real risks—and in 2025, the outlook is even more urgent than usual.

⚠️ Update – May 12, 2025:

Local businesses are facing a 70% chance of storm impact this hurricane season. If your systems went down today, would your data be secure? Would your team know what to do? In 2025, an early and active season means disaster recovery preparation can’t wait.

Forecasts are now signaling that the first storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season could form before June 1, weeks ahead of schedule.¹ A broad area of low pressure is expected to develop near Central America and the Caribbean, driven by a weather pattern known as the Central American Gyre—often a trigger for early tropical storms.

This early activity, combined with CSU and Weather Channel projections of 17–19 named storms, makes it clear: South Texas businesses should not wait until June to prepare.

Now is the time to:

Review your disaster recovery plan
Secure off-site backups
Set up remote access for critical team members
Confirm your IT provider has a continuity plan in place

Need help? Schedule a free consultation today → https://l1n.com/contact-us

¹ Source: NY Post, May 8, 2025 – “First Storm Could Form Before Hurricane Season Officially Begins”

According to a recent forecast from Colorado State University, the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to bring 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes, nearly doubling the historical average.¹ For businesses along the Coastal Bend, including Corpus Christi, this translates to a 70% chance of being impacted by a named storm.

If your systems went down today… how fast could you bounce back?

🌪️ The Risk Is Rising—But So Is the Opportunity to Prepare

At Layer One Networks, we’ve launched Storm-Ready IT Support—a proactive service package designed to help businesses weather the storm. It includes:

✔️ Disaster recovery planning
✔️ Secure cloud backups
✔️ Remote access setup for critical staff
✔️ Power and internet redundancy options
✔️ Compliance and risk consultation (HIPAA, PCI, and more)

And right now, we’re offering free IT consultations for South Texas businesses looking to prepare.

✅ Quick Hurricane IT Readiness Checklist

Here are 5 things your business should do today to minimize downtime during hurricane season:

Back up essential files to secure cloud storage
Confirm your disaster recovery plan is up to date
Verify contact info for all staff and vendors
Enable secure access to business systems from remote locations
Review backup power and internet solutions for continuity

If you’re not 100% confident in your setup, let us help—before the next storm rolls in.

🎯 Free Consultations + Promo Code Offer

Layer One Networks is offering free IT readiness consultations to help local businesses evaluate vulnerabilities and create a clear continuity plan.

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💬 Not Sure Where to Start?

You don’t have to overhaul your IT infrastructure overnight. But you do need a plan—and a partner who knows what’s at stake for Coastal Bend businesses.

Let’s talk. We’ll assess where you stand and help you build a storm-ready IT environment, one layer at a time.

¹ Source: Colorado State University Hurricane Forecast – April 2025 via bkvenergy.com

📊 Forecasts Confirm a Higher-Than-Average 2025 Hurricane Season

Multiple respected forecasts point to a significantly more active hurricane season than usual — especially for the Gulf Coast and Texas:

🔹 Colorado State University (CSU)

“The 2025 hurricane season is expected to produce 17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes.”¹
CSU predicts a 33% chance of a major hurricane making landfall along the Gulf Coast — up from a 21% historical average.
🔗 Source: CSU Tropical Meteorology Project

🔹 The Weather Company & Atmospheric G2

Forecasts 19 named storms, 9 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes. Their model shows above-average U.S. landfall threat.
🔗 Source: The Weather Company via Weather.com

🔹 CBS News

“Activity is expected to be roughly 125% of the 1991–2020 average.” CBS confirms CSU’s forecast and highlights Gulf risk.
🔗 Source: CBS News

🔹 Houston Chronicle

Texas has a 70% chance of a named storm coming within 50 miles of the coast — 10% higher than average.
🔗 Source: Houston Chronicle

At Layer One Networks, we’re exploring how 3D point cloud reality capture for surveying and construction can improve efficiency, accuracy, and communication. Our latest flythrough showcases how this technology transforms project planning, monitoring, and documentation. One powerful example is the use of 3D point cloud flythroughs for residential roadways—offering a highly detailed, immersive view of a project site.

Our latest video flythrough showcases how reality capture technology is transforming project planning, monitoring, and communication in the construction, surveying, and urban planning industries.

Reality capture technology, like the one used in this flythrough, is becoming essential in construction and surveying. Learn more about what reality capture is and how it’s used in the industry.

Key Benefits of 3D Point Cloud Reality Capture for Surveying and Construction

1. Enhanced Visualization & Communication

A 3D point cloud flythrough provides a realistic, immersive view of the roadway and surrounding environment. Moreover, it enhances communication by making complex project details easier to understand.

Non-technical stakeholders, such as homeowners and city officials, can quickly grasp project plans.
In addition, these flythroughs serve as valuable tools for public presentations, project proposals, and approvals.
You can learn more about how Leica Geosystems generates fly-throughs from point cloud data for surveying and engineering projects here.

2. Improved Project Planning & Design

3D point cloud capture allows engineers and planners to assess road conditions, drainage, and terrain with precision. As a result, they can address potential issues before they become costly problems.

Engineers can identify grading challenges, utility conflicts, or sightline obstructions early in the design phase.
Additionally, teams can optimize roadway design by simulating different layouts and making data-driven decisions early in the process.
Learn more about how Leica Geosystems generates fly-throughs from point cloud data for surveying and engineering projects here.

3. Efficient Progress Monitoring & Documentation

Reality capture technology helps teams monitor project progress effectively.

For instance, a 3D flythrough provides a historical record of the roadway’s condition at a specific time.
Teams can compare pre-construction and post-construction conditions, ensuring the project aligns with design specifications.
Furthermore, flythroughs support as-built verification, confirming that the final build matches the original design.

4. Cost & Time Savings

By using 3D point cloud reality capture, teams reduce the need for multiple site visits. Consequently, this saves both time and labor costs.

In addition, early detection of design issues prevents expensive rework.
Project teams can share data remotely, which expedites decision-making and enhances collaboration.

See Reality Capture Technology Live in Action!

If you’re excited about the potential of 3D point cloud technology and want to learn how to integrate it into your projects seamlessly, join us at our upcoming:

📅 Reality Capture Lunch & Learn
🗓️ February 25, 2025 | 🕦 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Blanco BBQ, San Antonio, TX
🍽️ Lunch provided – Seats are limited!

At this event, you’ll get:

Live demos of the latest Leica scanners
IT solutions to eliminate bottlenecks in reality capture workflows
Exclusive insights from Geo Week 2025

🎟️ RSVP today! https://l1n.com/event/reality-capture-done-right/,

At Layer One Networks, we’re committed to helping you make the most of your technology investments—from cutting-edge reality capture tools to the IT infrastructure that supports them.

Learn more about how Layer One Networks’ IT solutions can enhance your surveying and construction projects [here]

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