Disaster Planning and Preparedness

• Clear emergency evacuation plans to reference, such as exits, critical steps, and points of contact
• A command center with security camera monitoring
• Frequent training once a month or more so your staff is informed
• Expert insurance and safety strategy consultants
• Plans to contact outside resources, such as a PR staff for media communication during and after an event
• Pre-loss risk assessments and insurance coverage reviews
• Communication tools during an event, such as automated email and social media
• Backup systems for online files and backup physical supplies for your guests

• To learn more about the program, access the Hotel User Guide.

Wildfires are becoming increasingly common and far more devastating in the U.S. As a business owner, you want to do everything you can to minimize the chances that your property will be destroyed by fire. But you also want to make sure all of your employees are kept safe.

Having a plan in place and knowing ahead of time what your legal obligations are toward your staff are critical to surviving one of nature's most destructive forces.

• Wildfire Preparedness (SBA)
• Wildfire Regulations (OSHA)
• Prepare Your Organization for a Wildfire (FEMA)

• SBA Low-Interest Disaster Loans  The SBA provides low-interest loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.  
• Disaster Financial Management Guide Identifies the capabilities and activities necessary to prepare and successfully implement disaster financial management while maintaining fiscal responsibility throughout response and recovery operations. 

• QuakeSmart Ready Business Toolkit
  
• Hurricane Ready Business Toolkit
  
• Inland Flooding Ready Business Toolkit
  
• Power Outage Ready Business Toolkit
  
• Severe Wind Tornado Ready Business Toolkit