SBA & Agility Recovery Solutions Host Free Webinar on the “10 Basic Steps toward Business Disaster Preparedness”

SBA & Agility Recovery Solutions Host Free Webinar on the
“10 Basic Steps toward Business Disaster Preparedness”

Advisory Date: September 8, 2011
Contact: Carol Chastang (202) 205-6987
Advisory Number: MA11-19
Internet Address: http://www.sba.gov/news

WASHINGTON – Businesses nationwide are currently in the process of recovering from a year of costly natural disasters. Insurance industry experts say insured catastrophic losses have exceeded $17 billion during the first half of 2011, more than the $13 billion total for all of 2010.

Recent hurricanes, floods and wildfires are reminders that business owners should have a plan to protect their assets, recover quickly and be ready for the next emergency. During National Preparedness Month, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery Solutions are hosting weekly webinars aimed at helping business owners take responsibility for the economic well-being of their own companies, as well as their communities.

On Wednesday, September 14, James Rivera, SBA’s associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Assistance will talk about the essential items business owners should include in their business continuity plans. The presentation will include an overview on preparing a supply chain, developing a communications plan, and assessing risk.

SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies for entrepreneurs via their “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars and get additional preparedness tips.

The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private nonprofits and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.

WHO: James Rivera, Associate Administrator, SBA Office of Disaster Assistance

WHAT: “10 Commandments of Disaster Preparedness” will be presented by Rivera. A question and answer session will follow.

WHEN: Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. EDT

HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/767371552