Welcome to the Florida Business Disaster Survival Kit Website

Recent hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, wildfires and the tragic events of September 11, 2001, have emphasized the need for everyone - families and businesses -to be prepared. The Florida Business Disaster Survival Kit is part of the official state disaster preparedness and mitigation program, Florida Prepares!

This site is divided into four sections:

Section I. The first section introduces the Business Continuity Planning Process. It explains why disaster planning is so important for all businesses in Florida, and highlights what you can do - step by step - to prepare your business and your employees and reduce your vulnerability to disasters.

Section II. The second section, Hazard Analysis and Response Guide, provides an overview of the hazards that businesses in the State of Florida may face. This expanded section includes natural hazards, technological hazards and other hazards that may result in business interruption and significant loss. This section references Response Checklists for specific events.

Section III. The third section relates to the Recovery and Mitigation process. The recovery actions portion describes re-entry teams, repairs and the relocation of essential operations, if necessary. The mitigation strategies are initiatives designed to minimize your risk of loss due to specific hazards. The strategies include policies, strategies and investments to protect your human resources, your facility and both tangible and intangible assets.

Section IV. The fourth section is the Preparedness Info Center. It provides helpful publications and links to web sites where you can obtain critical local information, publications and contact information. There is also a glossary of terms relating to terrorism, severe weather and general contingency planning.

Please note: There are no more disaster kit CDs available. Please utilize this website for information until more can be printed.

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