Press release MA16-31

Tomorrow: Learn Hurricane Season Business Continuity Tips at Free Webinar

WASHINGTON – The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1, and President Obama has designated the week of May 15 National Hurricane Preparedness W...

WASHINGTON – The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1, and President Obama has designated the week of May 15 National Hurricane Preparedness Week.  We’ve learned much during the past few years about how being aware and prepared for the high winds, heavy rainfalls and flooding caused by hurricanes can protect lives, property and the local economy.

Is your business prepared and resilient enough to recover quickly after a major storm hits?  Join Agility Recovery and the U.S. Small Business Administration for a free business continuity webinar on Tuesday, May 17, at 2 p.m. EDT.

Topics covered will include:

  • Preparing employees;
  • Practical steps to organize and prepare your business, and
  • Simple tools and takeaways any organization can use TODAY.

The SBA has partnered with Agility Recovery to offer disaster preparedness strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars. 

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.

WHAT: “Protect Your Business This Hurricane Season” – A forecast from Agility Recovery, followed by a question and answer session.

 

WHEN:

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 -- 2 to 2:30 p.m. EDT

HOW:

Register at http://agil.me/prep4hurricanes

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Media contacts

U.S. Small Business Administration