Summary
Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to disaster-related losses and closures. This guide walks small business owners through the steps needed to prepare for a disaster by developing mitigation and recovery plans. A self-assessment and fillable forms help business owners collect pre-disaster recovery information and outlines steps to take when reporting losses and assessing damages.
Why is this Useful
The guide is a good starting point for small businesses to consider emergency preparedness and business continuity. However, it is quite simplistic. It is an older resource, so some aspects, particularly around technology, don't incorporate the ubiquity of virtual work and cloud-based technology.