Government Disaster Preparedness and Relief for Small Businesses

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Prepare today and recover stronger tomorrow with free resources from state and federal government agencies.

Prepare your business before disaster strikes. Join the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) South Florida District Office, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (DOL WHD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Florida Department of Management Services (FL DMS) for the next interagency collaboration series: Government Disaster Preparedness and Relief for Small Businesses.

Hear directly from representatives at SBA, WHD, IRS, and the DMS as we share resources, guidance, and programs to help small businesses prepare for disasters, recover more quickly, and understand available relief and compliance considerations.

In this webinar:

• SBA: Learn about SBA's preparedness resources, disaster loan programs and mitigation, and subcontracting opportunities in times of disaster.
• DOL WHD: Learn about federal wage and hour requirements during disaster situations, employer responsibilities, and available compliance resources to help protect both businesses and workers during response and recovery.
• IRS: Learn about disaster-related tax relief, recordkeeping best practices, and IRS resources to help business recover and meet their tax obliglications following a federally declared disaster.
• FL DMS: Learn about Florida's emergency complete procurement lifecycle, resources, state contracting opportunities, and tools to help businesses prepare to successfully secure and execute emergency contracts.

Whether you're creating your first preparedness plan or strengthening an existing one, this free webinar will provide practical information to help protect your business before, during, and after a disaster.