Preparedness Planning for Your Business

Businesses and your staff face a variety of hazards:

• Natural hazards like floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes.
• Health hazards such as widespread and serious illnesses like the flu.
• Human-caused hazards including accidents and acts of violence.
• Technology-related hazards like power outages and equipment failure.

There is much that a business leader can do to prepare his or her organization for the most likely hazards. Business leaders need to make a preparedness plan to get ready for these hazards.

• Identify Your Risk and Your Customer's Risk
• Develop A Plan
• Take Action
• Be Recognized and Inspire Others

How to Report Suspicious Activity

To report suspicious activity, contact your local law enforcement agency. Describe specifically what you observed, including:

• Who or what you saw
• When you saw it
• Where it occurred
• Why it's suspicious

If there is an emergency, call 9–1–1.