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Disaster preparedness means knowing how your facility, employees, and customers/guests will be able to weather a severe weather event. Disaster preparedness may require upfront planning, training and investment in supplies and equipment. However, failing to prepare can mean millions of dollars in losses and major headache during (and in the wake of) an extreme event or disaster.
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Disaster preparedness means knowing how your facility, employees, and customers/guests will be able to weather a severe weather event. Disaster preparedness may require upfront planning, training and investment in supplies and equipment. However, failing to prepare can mean millions of dollars in losses and major headache during (and in the wake of) an extreme event or disaster.
General emergency management websites and contacts- Virginia Department of Emergency Management
- Virginia Emergency Management Association
- Local Emergency Managers Directory (from the Virginia Department of Emergency Management)
- Local government emergency management contact information and other information
Some quick and easy preparedness actions and information sources:
- Some suggestions to get started with disaster preparedness and business continuity planning
- Identify your evacuation zone
- Review the Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit
- Create an emergency supplies kit. Start with this basic list and customize to the needs of your business. Talk to your employees about what emergency supplies the organization will have, and which ones individuals should consider keeping on hand.
- Sign up for weather or other emergency alerts from your local government (see list of local alerts in Hampton Roads and/or by following authoritative sources on Twitter (@VDEM @VDEM_Region5 @NWSWakefieldVA @511hamptonroads)
- Download the ReadyVirginia mobile app
Need a preparedness plan? Here are some sample checklists and templates
- Sample Hurricane Preparedness checklist
- Sample Winter Weather Preparedness checklist
- Sample Flood Preparedness checklist
- Fillable Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan from Ready.gov
- Ready.gov provides an Emergency Response Plan template
Done with the Disaster Preparedness assessment? Go to the next section: Continuity of Operations Planning
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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
Do you have a preparedness plan for severe weather events?
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Question 2 of 7
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Are your employees familiar with this emergency plan?
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Have you received any training on risk management?
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Do you have reliable information sources for forecasts and alerts about severe weather events?
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Do you know where to find information about local shelters, evacuation procedures, and other needs in the event of a severe weather event?
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Question 6 of 7
6. Question
Do you encourage your employees to participate in emergency or disaster preparedness training?
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Question 7 of 7
7. Question
Do you have supplies to prepare your facility for a severe weather event?
