Disaster preparedness is vital for the survival and continuity of any business. Investing time in developing a comprehensive plan and utilizing these resources can help small businesses better cope with and recover from emergencies and disasters.
This disaster planning page provides local, state, and federal resources to assist Hanover County businesses with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to prepare for uncertainty.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Hanover Alerts – Code Red Emergency Notification System
Sign up to get notified immediately by Hanover County local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts.
Hanover County Emergency Management
This office is responsible for planning a comprehensive, whole community, threat, hazard and risk-based emergency management program.
Capital Region VA Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC has resources, webinars, and workshops related to disaster preparedness for small businesses.
Insurance Company Resources
Many insurance providers offer disaster planning resources and advice to their policyholders. Check with your insurance company for specific information tailored to your business needs.
Utility Outages
- Dominion Energy (Note: The Report/Check Outages link is in the upper right-hand corner )
- Rappahannock Electric Cooperative – Power Outage Map
- Virginia Natural Gas – Alerts
- Verizon
- Xfinity
STATE RESOURCES
Virginia State Corporation Commission
Prepare for storms and natural disasters by making sure your home, business, or automobile is properly insured and know how to file an insurance claim in the event of property damage.
Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM)
The VDEM website has valuable resources, guidelines, and information on disaster preparedness for businesses in the state of Virginia.
Virginia IT Agency (VITA) – Cyber Awareness
VITA provides information on implementing stronger security practices, raising community awareness, educating vulnerable audiences and training employees.
Virginia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The SBDC has resources, webinars, and workshops related to disaster preparedness for small businesses in the state and across the country.
FEDERAL/NATIONAL RESOURCES
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross offers resources and training for businesses to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters.
CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
CDC’s website provides information on emergency preparedness for businesses, including guidance for dealing with public health emergencies.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
In addition to offering a range of no-cost CISA-provided cybersecurity services, CISA has compiled a list of free services and tools provided by private and public sector organizations across the cyber community.
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
FEMA provides various resources for disaster preparedness and recovery. This website offers information on continuity planning and how to protect yourself and your business from different types of disasters.
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
NFPA offers codes and standards for fire safety planning in businesses.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA provides guidelines and resources for workplace safety, including emergency action plans.
Ready.gov
This is a comprehensive resource provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It offers guidance on creating emergency plans, understanding different types of disasters, and preparedness tips for businesses.
Ready Rating
This is a program provided by the American Red Cross that helps businesses and organizations assess their preparedness and offers tools to improve their readiness.
Score.org
Resources are provided to empower you to make the best decisions for your company through disasters, economic downturns, and catastrophic events.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
This agency is dedicated to small business owners and entrepreneurs by providing counseling, capital, expertise and resources. SBA offers disaster assistance for businesses affected by disasters.
USA.gov
Locate and understand government benefits, programs, services and information.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
This organization offers a number of business-led solutions to help small businesses prepare and recover from disasters, and build stronger, more resilient communities in the U.S. and around the world.