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Bonus tip: When identifying risks, keep in mind that even small-scale events can wreak havoc. “A burst water pipe can cause costly water damage,” said Bornemann. “A flu outbreak can affect every worker assigned to a facility.” Get Resources Once the most likely disasters are identified, the busi- ness should create a plan for maintaining its most import- ant business activities, from receiving and filling orders to collecting amounts due. Once again, help is available from outside sources. “FEMA has established a website called Ready Business (ready.gov/business) with templates and tools that walk a business all the way from developing an emergency plan to preparing employees so they're ready to get back to work after a crisis,” said Kates. The organization maintains
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a website, and has local emergency management offices that can be helpful. The Small Business Administration (SBA) also has a web page dedicated to business continuity, (Go to sba. gov , then click on “Business Guide,” then “Manage Your Business” and “Prepare for Emergencies.”) Yet another resource is the National Fire Protection As- sociation ( nfpa.org ) which offers guidelines for fire safety and risk mitigation. “There are also benefits to joining the National Emer- gency Management Association (nemaweb.org) and par- ticipating in its private sector committee activities to learn about useful resources,” said Bailey Farrell, Senior Direc- tor, Project Management at AC Disaster Consulting. Local organizations can also help. “Many city and state emergency management agencies, chambers of com- merce, and small business development councils (SBDCs) have put together tools and templates, and even technical assistance, for different types of emergency plans and risk assessments,” said Kates. “They are attuned to the specif- ic hazards common to a region.” Finally, an organization’s insurer can provide useful in- formation. “Companies should take advantage of an insur- ance company’s expertise based on its experience with other operations in the same region,” said Peterson. Bonus tip: Involve your staff. “Too many businesses CONTINUED ON PAGE 26
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