Plan to stay in business

4/29/2013 (Permalink)

As a business owner or manager, you are a leader in your community and have the opportunity to set an example for your employees, customers and community to follow. This September, join your community in preparing for emergencies and disasters of all types and leading efforts to encourage the community as a whole to become more prepared.

It can happen... Disasters not only devastate individuals and neighborhoods, but entire communities, including businesses of all sizes. As an employer in your community, having a business continuity plan can help protect your company, its employees, and its infrastructure, and maximizes your chances of recovery after an emergency or disaster.

Ready Business asks companies to take three simple steps: plan to stay in business; encourage your people to become Ready and protect your investment. This year, the Ready Campaign and Citizen Corps, with support from Coalition Members across the nation, including a wide range of businesses and organizations, is focusing National Preparedness month (NPM) on encouraging individuals, families, and businesses to take active steps toward becoming Ready.

Ready Business, an extension of the Ready Campaign, helps business owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses prepare their employees, operations and assets in the event of an emergency. The Business section of Ready.gov contains vital information for businesses on how to get started preparing their business and their unique needs during an emergency.

For more information on NPM, or for help preparing your business, call 1-800-BE-READY, 1-800-SE-LISTO, and TTY 1-800-462-7585 or visit Ready.gov/business where business owners can download or order free Ready information, publications, and much more. 1,2,3 - GO!

Recommended Items for a Basic Emergency Supply Kit:

• Water: one gallon per person per day
• Food, non-perishable 3-day supply
• Manual can opener
• Battery operated radio, preferably a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert and extra batteries
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• First Aid kit Whistle to signal for help
• Clothing: Dust masks or bandanas
• Plastic sheeting, garbage bags
• Duct tape
• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities, if necessary
• Local maps
• Hygiene items
• Important documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account information
• Cash
• Fire extinguisher
• Matches in a waterproof container

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