EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR YOUR COMMUNITY

FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS

Now is the time to bring together community leaders who are eager to collaborate and build a continuity plan to support small businesses during times of economic disrutption.

Business closures for whatever reason impact the local economy with loss of revenue and loss of jobs. In times of disruption, communties need a readiness plan. Collaborating together will enable a faster and stronger economic recovery.

The workshop for Business Leaders will address:

Identify categories of disaster that can disrupt business and the responses needed
Understand the Emmergency Act and your Municipal Emergency Management Plan and its focus
Identify the levels of emergency versus financial support available
Understand how to work with all levels of government and advocate for local needs
Community assets to support an emergency situation
Elements of a solid readiness plan in case of disruption
Why a strong communication plan is vital to response and recovery
How to work with small business to develop their own readiness plan

Takeaway: Crisis Management Planning Template

Target Audience

Business Leaders such as:

Municipal Councils
Chamber of Commerce
Economic Development
Community Futures
Business Associations
Vendors and Professionals supporting entrepreneurs
Academic Partners

This is one time many hands make light work. Share the load!

Emergency Preparedness for business continuity is a two fold:

Prepare the Business Community
Prepare the Business Owner

FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

If you were hit with another disaster, pandemic or technology loss, what would you do?

In this workshop, you will develop an emergency management plan. When you can mitigate your risk, your recovery will go smoother.

The workshop for small business will address:

Build a just-in- case and who-is-in-charge plan
Create your business registry of vendors, employees and contacts
Discover community support resources and community assets
Communication plan for change notification
Business Insurance - what is covered

Takeaway: 7 Step Quick Start Guide

Testimonial

"In my past career, I was on the community emergency management team. It seems to me that the province is not engaged with rural communities and there is a gap related to meeting the needs of the business community. Thank you Gail, you did a great job on this presentation. "

- Patti Carr, Executive Director NECO CFDC, North Bay

WHO IS FOCUSED ON THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY?