Charlotte County, Be Hurricane Prepared - September is National Preparedness Month

8/30/2019 (Permalink)

Be prepared and make sure you have the basics in your emergency kit!

Plan to Stay in Business! Preparedness Planning for Your Business - Businesses and their staff face a variety of hazards:

• Natural hazards like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Health hazards such as widespread and serious illnesses like the flu.
• Human-caused hazards including accidents and acts of violence.
• Technology-related hazards like power outages and equipment failure.

There is much that a business leader can do to prepare his or her organization for the most likely hazards. The Ready Business program helps business leaders make a preparedness plan to get ready for these hazards.
Ready Business Toolkits
 The Ready Business Toolkit series includes hazard-specific versions for earthquake, hurricane, inland flooding, power outage, and severe wind/tornado. Toolkits offer business leaders a step-by-step guide to build preparedness within an organization. Each toolkit contains the following sections:

• Identify Your Risk
• Develop A Plan
• Take Action
• Be Recognized and Inspire Others

Read more about how prepare your business at the following link: https://www.ready.gov/businessRead more about how to prepare your home and family at the following link: https://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan