Preparedness Businesses

The following checklist will get you started to prepare your business to respond to and recover from a major emergency:

  • Brief staff and assign emergency tasks so they know what they have to do before, during and after an emergency.
  • Assemble emergency supplies to last the average number of people on the premises for at least 72 hours.
  • Assess/Minimize building vulnerability to potential hazards.
  • Identify critical resources for your business and establish backup suppliers.
  • Identify vital records and back up or store duplicates off the premises.
  • Establish alternative communications methods with employees, suppliers and customers.
  • Review insurance and purchase additional coverage if required.
  • Coordinate emergency plans with other tenants, neighbours and business partners.

For more detailed information, visit the Emergency Preparedness for Industry and Commerce Council website.