 In the world of business, you need to be prepared for anything. That includes disasters. If a large scale disaster strikes your area, without a good plan your buildings, employees and customers could be out of business for good. And you can’t have an effective plan unless you work closely with local and state government agencies, volunteer agencies and other private businesses.
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Start a new partnership if there isn't one in your community. Contact the Office of Justice Assistance to learn about how you can get one started on your own.
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Prepare your business for a disaster by visiting Ready.gov. This helpful website is full of resources to help you asses your current needs and help you plan ahead by preparring your business and your employees for the worst.
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Learn from others. The Department of Homeland Security has published a list of best practices from public-private partnerships across the nation. The City of Chicago has published a comprehensive guide on creating regional partnerships that help make communities and businesses more resilient against disasters.
When disaster strikes, a myriad of resources are needed to quickly and efficiently help those in need. Often these resources are located in the private sector. Emergency medical professionals may need space to keep people and equipment. Sometimes volunteers just need to eat. By registering with WeVolunteer and beginning to form partnerships with local organizations, you are able to make it known what resources you have at your disposal to help the community in times of need.
- Who should you work with? Here’s a list organized alphabetically and by county of over 35 organizations with branches all over the state. With so much support, finding a group in your area is easy.
- Interested in preparing yourself and helping others, but not sure what to do? Contact us.
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