September is National Preparedness Month,
the time to focus attention on the job of getting prepared
for the naturally-occurring or man-made disasters. Small
business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money
and resources to make their ventures successful, and yet,
while the importance of emergency planning may seem self-evident,
it may get put on the back-burner in the face of more
immediate concerns. For small business owners, being prepared
can mean staying in business following a disaster. An
estimated 25 percent of businesses do not reopen following
a major disaster, according to the Institute for Business
and Home Safety.
The materials and resources on this Web
site can help small businesses make plans to recover from
financial losses and business interruption and to protect
their employees, the community and the environment.
Choose from information sources such
as:
Read and Be Ready
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Homeowners, Renters and Businesses are Urged to Prepare
Before Hurricane Season Hits
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National Preparedness Month 2005
- Fact Sheet: Hurricane Season
- Fact Sheet: Home, Business Loans
- SBA Solutions FAQ June 2005 - How can I prepare my small
business for disaster?
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National Preparedness Month Website
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Institute for Business and Home Safety
Visit http://www.sba.gov/npm2005/index.html
and learn more.
Credit: - http://www.sba.gov/npm2005/index.html
National Preparedness Month will provide Americans
with a variety of opportunities to learn more about preparing
for emergencies, including natural disasters and potential terrorist
threats. Events, activities, and messages across the nation will
encourage individuals to get an emergency supply kit, make a family
emergency plan, be informed about different threats and get involved
in preparing their communities.
Related
Information:
NBA
Strategic Partner - U.S.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
NBA
Resource Article -President
Outlines Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts
NBA
Resource Article - U.S.
Small Business Administration Stands Ready To Assist Victims of
Hurricane Katrina
Reprint
of this article does not constitute an endorsement by the National
Business Association; the article is for informational purposes for
our members and viewers of our Web site.
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