Business
Continuity of Operations–
Geared toward the small business owner. No
business should risk operating without a disaster
plan.As
reported by the SBA in 2006, up to 25 percent of small
businesses do not reopen after a major disaster like
a flood, tornado or earthquake. These shuttered businesses
were unprepared for a disaster; they had no plan or
backup systems. Having a disaster/recovery plan
in place can greatly reduce this statistic.
Fire
Safety–
Residential house fires. Think it can’t
happen to you? Think again. Often called the
“silent disaster” fire can strike anyone,
anytime. The American Red Cross of Southeastern
Virginia responded to 200 fires last year. Learn
what causes residential fires and how you can minimize
your risk. It may save your life or that of
a loved one.
General
Preparedness–
Focuses on specific action steps that everyone in
the community can take to help them to prevent, prepare
for and respond to the disasters in their lives.
Hurricane
Preparedness–
Southeastern Virginia has significant risk of a hurricane
because of our proximity to the Atlantic Coast. The
American Red Cross hurricane presentation outlines
specific action steps for disaster preparedness and
gives additional information specifically geared toward
hurricanes.
Military
Presentations–
Overview of preparedness for military personnel and
their dependents. Discusses services the American
Red Cross provides to the military.
Pandemic
Flu – If
there were to be a health emergency such as influenza
pandemic, public health authorities agree that the
best thing the public and businesses can do right
now is to be prepared.
Pets
and Preparedness
– Do you have a furry loved one at home? Learn how
to protect them from a disaster.
Protecting
Financial Assets from the Unexpected– Can
you afford to lose everything you own? If the
answer is no, check out the wealth of information
in this presentation to keep you and your valuables
safe.
Preparedness
for Seniors and People with Special Needs– Those with special needs
can be some of the most vulnerable people within our
community. Are you a caregiver for a senior
citizen or someone with special needs? Would
you know what to do? Come learn how you can
protect those who depend on you.
