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Disasters can happen without warning—floods, wildfires, pandemics, power outages, and more. For business owners, the key to resilience is preparation. A well-prepared business can protect its team, safeguard assets, and resume operations more quickly after a disruption. By planning ahead, you improve your ability to respond effectively during a crisis and ensure a faster recovery.

Access our full recovery and resiliency resources, or explore individual sections, to quickly find the tools, templates, and guidance you need to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
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Business Impact Survey Tool

When disaster strikes, having real-time data from your local business community is essential for informed decision-making and effective recovery planning. This Business Disaster Impact Survey can be used during or after a disaster to collect critical information from affected businesses. It can help local governments, economic developers, and emergency planners understand the scope of business disruption and tailor support efforts accordingly.

LAUNCH THE SURVEY

What the survey gathers:
  • Immediate and ongoing impacts to operations
  • Infrastructure or supply chain disruptions
  • Employment changes
  • Financial and insurance concerns
  • Resource needs and recovery priorities

Business Preparedness Tips

Community Futures BC

This workbook is intended to help businesses think about what kind of risks they face and what steps can be taken to help address these risks before they happen.

Business Continuity Workbook

Prepare for Evacuation

If you are on evacuation alert or think you will be put on evacuation alert,
there are some important steps you will want to consider.

10 Step Guide

Know Your Emergency Contacts

Keep a current list of emergency services, staff, key suppliers, and insurance providers—and store it somewhere accessible offsite.

PreparedBC – Emergency Plan for Small Businesses*

*See pages 7-11: My Critical Contacts List

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