Do you plan to stay in business after a disaster? If so, having a business continuity plan in place will improve the likelihood that your business will survive and recover from a disaster. The following information will help you plan and prepare.
Business Continuity Planning Information- Sarasota County's All Hazards Preparation website – provides business communications planning information along with many other useful links
- Homeland Security’s Ready Business website – provides great information about business continuity planning
For Updates Before, During and After a Disaster, Follow ESF 18 on
ESF 18 is the business recovery station of the Emergency Operations Center run by the EDC and SCVB.
Damage Assessment Form
Print out the form above prior to a hurricane so you have it available to quickly assess any damage to your business after an event. By reporting your damage to us, we can provide this information to local, state, and federal officials so they can determine the level of financial assistance needed in Sarasota County.
Additional Links:
The Institute for Business and Home Safety
Hurricane Preparedness Tips from the Dept. of Health and Human ServicesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Questions? Contact the Economic Development Corporation at (941) 309-1200. During a disaster, the EDC and Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will be operating a station at the Emergency Operations Center. You may communicate with them at esf18@scgov.net.
