Business Preparedness
Prepare your business for an emergency
Forty to 60 per cent of small businesses never reopen their doors after a disaster (Federal Emergency Management Agency).
Don’t let this happen to your business. Preparing for an emergency will help you stay safe, stay open and recover faster.
Start with personal preparedness |
Everyone who works for you should have a personal emergency plan and emergency kits. When your team and their families are prepared and safe, you’ll be able to focus on business recovery. |
Learn your risks |
Where is your business vulnerable? Think about how a disaster would affect your employees and customers, your processes (like your point of sale), and your buildings and equipment. |
Protect your business |
Take steps to protect the most important areas of your business. You can:
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Write a plan |
A good preparedness plan is flexible, clear, tested regularly, understood by all employees, and integrated into your day-to-day business. There are resources and templates to help you write your plan. Get started with one of the following websites:
Pandemic plan resources |
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