Disaster Planning and Preparation Tips for Employers from SBA; Red Cross

Hurricane Disaster Guide The U.S. Small Business Administration has a webpage containing tips for employers on preparing for a hurricane or other disasters, including a hurricane preparedness checklist, and developing a crisis communication plan.

In its Bulletin urging hurricane preparedness, SBA says that 40 percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster, citing the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross offers a free rating and readiness program that helps businesses, schools and organizations become prepared for disasters and other emergencies.