Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Assistance

Getting back to business after a disaster depends on preparedness planning done today. Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures successful. But while the importance of emergency planning may seem obvious, the task may get put off in the face of more pressing concerns. For small business owners, being prepared can mean staying in business following a disaster.

The following resources can help small businesses develop a plan to protect their employees, lessen the financial impact of disasters, and re-open for business quickly to support the economic recovery of the community.

  • If you are in an area within a disaster declaration listed below, you may be eligible to apply for disaster assistance from SBA. Current Hurricane Isaac and Tropical Storm Isaac related Disaster Declarations Louisiana ...
  • Disaster can strike at any time, and even the most prepared businesses and business owners can be adversely impacted. If your business has been impacted by a disaster, the SBA can help by providing disaster ...
  • The resources below can help you develop a plan to protect your employees, lessen the financial impact of disasters, and re-open your business quickly to support economic recovery in your community. If you need disaster assistance ...
  • Planning for Disasters in Advance Small business owners invest a tremendous amount of time, money and resources to make their ventures successful, yet, many owners fail to properly plan and prepare for disaster ...
  • Injury or illness can occur when cleaning up your business following a disaster. Disasters result in obvious hazards such as downed power lines and contaminated waters, and hidden dangers such as molds and toxins. Taking the proper ...
  • To view the complete Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan, please click here. Executive Summary Since its inception in 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has served to aid, counsel, assist and protect the ...
  • Disaster Assistance Jump to : Alabama | Georgia | Louisiana | Mississippi | North Carolina | South Carolina | Texas State governments are integral in not only relaying pertinent information to businesses affected by natural ...

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