Building Resilient Small Businesses During Extreme Climate Events

Event description

Hosted by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), the Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series gives America’s small business owners and representatives important information about disaster preparedness, resiliency, and response. Each quarter features a new topic tailored for small businesses and provides opportunities to speak directly to experts about federal programs and resources available for your business. Small businesses are the backbone of America’s economy, and are vital to restoring the health, security, and vibrancy of a community after a disaster. Join us!

EXTREME CLIMATE RESILIENCE TOPICS

 * Changing Weather: New Patterns and Challenges
 * Climate and Resilience: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather
 * Supporting Local Communities Before and After Extreme Weather Events
 * Additional Resources and Opportunities

FEMA’s Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I) engages and coordinates with business, industry, and government to understand and meet the critical needs of communities. Through consistent situational awareness, data collection, and cross-sector communication, OB3I helps inform federal emergency management decision-making so businesses can get back to business following a disaster. OB3I operates the National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC), FEMA’s virtual clearinghouse, to facilitate
information-sharing between government agencies and business, industry, and infrastructure organizations and identify resource needs during disasters. To become an NBEOC member and gain access to resources for business and industry, visit fema.gov/NBEOC. 

SBA’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODRR) connects individuals, businesses, and private nonprofits with SBA disaster assistance programs to improve disaster recovery outcomes and economic resilience by helping communities prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against disasters of all types. For more information about ODRR, visit sba.gov/ODRR.