Do you plan to stay in business after a disaster?  If so, having a business continuity plan in place will improve the likelihood that your business will survive and recover from a disaster.  The following information will help you plan and prepare.

Business Continuity Planning Information

• Sarasota County's All Hazards Preparation website – provides business communications planning information along with many other useful links
• Homeland Security’s Ready Business website – provides great information about business continuity planning

Damage Assessment Form
Print out the form above prior to a hurricane so you have it available to quickly assess any damage to your business after an event.  By reporting your damage to us, we can provide this information to local, state, and federal officials so they can determine the level of financial assistance needed in Sarasota County.

Additional Links:

Disaster Safety       
Tips for Families

 

Questions? Contact the Economic Development Corporation at (941) 309-1200.  During a disaster, the EDC and Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau will be operating a station at the Emergency Operations Center. You may communicate with them at esf18@scgov.net.