BUSINESSES

Why bother? Disasters don't happen here.
Even if you think you are not in a disaster-prone area, something like a chemical tanker truck overturning can prevent you and your employees from getting to your facility. Even if a flood doesn't put your business under water, customers and supplies may not be able to get to you.

Power outages, brown-outs or surges can affect your daily business operations. Many disasters, like wind storms, tornadoes and earthquakes, can strike quickly and with little or no warning.

Find out which natural and technological hazards can happen in your area. Get information about how to prepare your employees and clients to respond to possible hazards and provide help. Network with others who have or need to develop risk or contingency management plans. Attend seminars and get information from local risk management associations or chapters.

Take this opportunity to learn about preparing your business for a disaster.

Invest in a guide to business continuity planning CD-ROM.