Business Disaster Resources

These resources could save you time and money – and even save lives. The more you learn about disaster preparation, the sooner you will be able to get back to business should a disaster occur.

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides information on how to prepare for disasters, and the SBA’s disaster loan program helps homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes recover from disasters.
The American Red Cross offers free materials regarding disaster planning and recovery.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers free, step-by-step advice on how to create and maintain a comprehensive emergency management program.
The Department of Homeland Security shows businesses how to be ready for emergencies, including a sample emergency plan you can use for your business.
The Institute for Business and Home Safety and the National Federation of Independent Business offer a variety of tools designed for small business owners to reduce their potential for loss should disaster strike and to reopen quickly should they be forced to close.
Your state government home page (typically your state’s name plus “.gov”) may offer area-specific resources. Look for links to emergency management agencies, public safety departments and small business offices.