If your business is disrupted, how would you be affected? Communities affected by disaster have a more difficult recovery when their business sector is slow or unable to recover. They need the stability and revenue generated by a solid business sector. Preplanning is the most effective way to ensure that your business will survive a business interruption.

• Studies show a significant percentage of businesses affected by a disaster will eventually close.
• Make sure you have an up- to-date and tested business continuity plan that addresses all the critical functions your business performs.
• No business is immune from fire, storm damage, power outages, workplace violence, employee or competitor sabotage or media crisis.
• Don’t overestimate your business insurance coverage/benefits.
• People do not make the best decisions in a crisis unless they are trained to do so and no one can consider all the ramifications of a crisis situation instantaneously.
• Business continuity plans are most effective when they are developed by the company that will use them.