40% of small businesses that close for more than 3 days after a disaster never reopen their doors.  By planning ahead of time businesses can be prepared to recover from a disaster quickly.  Use the resources below to learn more!

Business Continuity Planning is the process of analyzing your businesses functions that are necessary for operation, and outlining how they will be affected in a disaster and how your company will compensate.  Common issues to address are staffing, supplies, delivery of service, computer systems, and many more.  The following information is provided for businesses to prepare themselves.

• Business Mentoring Program Independent Study Guide for Business Continuity ^∞
• Business Continuity Brochure  ^∞
• Sample Business Emergency Plan ^∞
• Insurance Discussion Form ^∞
• Computer Inventory Form ^∞
• Example Planning Activities ^∞
• Small Business Administration Case Study ^∞
• FEMA's Emergency Management for Business & Industry ^∞

• DHS Ready Business Website ^∞
• Small Business Administration Disaster Preparedness ^∞
• American Red Cross Business and Industry Guide ^∞