Emergency Preparedness

For small business owners, being prepared can mean staying in business following a disaster. Explore the resources that can help you develop an emergency preparedness and disaster relief plan.

  • Disaster Assistance

    Disaster can strike at any time, and even the most prepared businesses can be adversely impacted. If your business has been impacted by a disaster, the SBA can help by providing disaster assistance.

  • Emergency Preparedness

    Have you developed a plan to protect your employees, lessen the financial impact of disasters, and re-open your business quickly? Explore the resources that are available to you.

  • Disaster Planning

    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...

  • Disaster Cleanup

    Taking the proper cleanup precautions means you can get back to business sooner. Explore some important tips and advice to help you get back on your feet safely.

  • SBA's Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Plan

    Lays out an overall plan for the Disaster Loan Program, both for smaller scale events when ODA resources easily meet demand and for larger scale ones requiring greater participation from all agency...

  • State Government Information

    State governments relay pertinent information to businesses affected by disasters and offer a number of services to help businesses prepare and recover from disasters. Learn more about your state.