Making a Plan is more than just printing a checklist you find online. It's about taking stock of the risks in your community, eliminating dangers where possible, identifying your own needs and the needs of your dependents, developing and sharing plans with family members of how you will recognize an emergency and what steps you will take.
The State of North Carolina's ReadyNC website is an excellent source of information when developing an your emergency plan for you, your family, and your pets. It also includes specific guidance for Seniors and those with Functional Needs (mobility problems, deaf and hard of hearing, others).
Emergency Planning for Businesses
Up to 40% of businesses affected by a natural or human-caused disaster never reopen. (Source: Insurance Information Institute)
- Insurance is only a partial solution. It does not cover all losses and it will not replace customers.
- An Ad Council survey reported that nearly two-thirds (62%) of respondents said they do not have an emergency plan in place for their business.
FEMA's Ready Business website includes information, guidelines, and toolkits for preparing your business to stay in business after disaster.
Another excellent, free resource for business emergency planning is the OFB-EZ: Open For Business Toolkit.
Farm animals and livestock rely on their humans to protect them and keep them safe in all types of emergencies. The steps you take or don't take will directly impact their well-being.
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Disaster website has information on disaster preparedness for farms and other agribusiness.
North Carolina's Cooperative Extension's website and our Chatham County Cooperative Extension staff are also an excellent source for information.
