Ready For Anything - Disaster Preparedness

Event description

Disaster Preparedness is the third session of our 6-Part Series, Ready For Anything, designed to prepare small businesses in the New River Valley for unforeseen challenges, and to help you develop a plan to move forward once the dust settles.

Unexpected disruptions can put employees, customers, and business operations at risk, especially during severe weather events such as Hurricane Helene. This session will help business owners strengthen their disaster preparedness plans by developing clear emergency procedures, identifying critical safety protocols, and preparing staff to respond quickly when a crisis occurs.

You’ll learn how to

• Develop emergency procedures for flooding, power outages, and building evacuations
• Identify safe assembly locations and communication procedures for employees during an emergency
• Prepare “Grab-and-Go” kits with essential supplies and business information
• Evaluate site-specific risks and emergency response considerations for Southwest Virginia businesses
• Create step-by-step response instructions that support employee safety and operational readiness

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the New River Valley who want to improve workplace safety, strengthen emergency preparedness procedures, and better prepare their teams for unexpected disruptions or disaster events.

What you’ll walk away with

Attendees will leave with practical emergency preparedness tools, draft response procedures, and clearer guidance for protecting employees and responding quickly during a disaster. Participants will also gain resources for building site-specific preparedness plans that support business continuity and safety.

Learn more at: www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/readyforanything