Business How-to’s This National Preparedness Month

This National Preparedness Month, we’re excited to provide you with valuable resources to enhance your organization’s resilience. With over 30 years of experience, Preparis has gathered a wealth of materials designed to support your preparedness efforts. No threat—whether it’s a hurricane, wildfire, terrorist attack, or a smaller-scale incident—is too insignificant to plan for.

To help businesses identify potential risks and stay prepared, we’re sharing practical tactics that can strengthen your organization. Building a culture of preparedness is key to protecting your assets and ensuring smooth recovery in times of crisis. It’s never too early—or too late—to put a solid contingency plan in place. Here’s how your business can take steps to make recovery more efficient and less costly.

Steps to Preparedness:

1. Plan for Continuity
Business disruptions can be expensive, regardless of company size. If there’s a chance operations could be interrupted, having a plan to quickly restore services is essential. Our comprehensive business continuity checklist can help you prepare for the unexpected.

2. Communicate with Your Team
Your workforce is your most valuable asset. Sharing your plan and training employees on their roles will accelerate your recovery process. As your business evolves, so should your plan. Regular reviews and team involvement ensure everyone understands their responsibilities when disaster strikes.

3. Safeguard Your Investments
To better mitigate risks, prioritize those that pose the greatest threat to your business. Here are a few critical actions to consider:

• Evaluate your insurance coverage and terms.
• Back up data and store it offsite. Practice remote data recovery.
• Engage your vendors in your continuity plan, and develop alternate relationships in case your current partners can’t meet your needs.

Establishing a thorough business continuity and disaster recovery plan will better position your company to minimize damage and keep operations running. Taking proactive steps now will not only protect your organization but also uphold your commitment to your community. Take action today to secure your company’s future success.