Continuity Planning
A key element of running a successful business is planning for the unknown. In the case of a disaster or emergency the EDC wants your business to endure minimal interruption.
Are You Prepared?
A well communicated continuity plan will help your business resume operations sooner in the case of interruption. This guide should serve as the starting point for your business preparations. Here, you will find resources that we believe are best for our Sarasota County businesses.
Planning
Sign up for CodeRed
- Water or sewer interruption
- Missing person alerts
- Major traffic detours
- Severe weather warnings
NOAA Extreme Weather Information
Ready.Gov/Business
- Identify Your Risk
- Develop A Plan
- Take Action
- Be Recognized and Inspire Others
FloridaDisaster.Biz
- Business Damage Assessment survey
- Small business emergency bridge load program
- Disaster contractors network
- Apply for SBA assistance
- Follow FL Division of Emergency Management on Twitter
FEMA: Preparedness Checklists & Toolkits
IRS: Preparing for a Disaster
U.S. Small Business Administration: Prepare for Emergencies
SCORE: Small Business Disaster Preparedness
Recovery
FEMA: Disaster Financial Assistance
Phone: (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
SBA: Disaster Loan Assistance
Low-interest disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private non-profit organizations, homeowners, and renters. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets.
Phone: (800) 659-2955IRS: Tax Relief: Providentially Declared Disaster Areas
IRS will waive tax penalties on disasters on a case by case basis.
Phone: (800) 829-1040
We’re Here for You
Before, during and after an emergency; the EDC is here to help you get back up and running. Contact us at the first sign of disruption, info@edcsarasotacounty.com and (941)309-1200.
