Disaster Preparedness: Do You Have an Emergency Action Plan?

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Did you know that up to 40% of small businesses don't survive an emergency, with 80% going out of business if not back up within the month. American Red Cross Ready Rating can guide your business, organization or school with simple, measurable steps to become better prepared for emergencies. An emergency can happen to anyone, if an emergency strikes, will your business be ready? Learn how to minimize losses, enhance productivity, and gain trust with your employees, and get back on your feet in the case of an emergency. As a Participant you will leave the event with: - A 123 Assessment that assesses possible threats and consequences - American Red Cross Ready Rating - Scorecard that provides current readiness level - Ready Rating Next Steps Report that provides customized recommendations and a ranking of implementation actions according to resources required - An Emergency Response Plan to outline steps to take before during and after an emergency - Additional assessments, tools and resources developed by Red Cross experts - Sources of disaster funding If an Emergency happens, be ready! Speaker(s): Jeff Hostetler, American Red Cross Co-Sponsor(s): KOSBE, Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, SBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office, American Red Cross The cooperative agreement between KOSBE and East Tennessee State University is partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SBA's funding is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. SBA funded programs are extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Additional funding is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents and the state of Tennessee. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Katie Prendergast - 423.392.8825; kprendergast@tsbdc.org; 400 Clinchfield Street, Suite 100, Kingsport, Tennessee 37660.