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-- Ready Business -- 
Resources to Prepare a Disaster Business Plan
Designed for Land Grant University specialists, Cooperative Extension Service educators and/or volunteers located in counties around the United States

Intended for people interested in helping small- and medium-sized businesses survive potential disaster.

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Through this course participants will:

  • Develop a basic understanding of disaster preparedness and the importance of business planning;
  • Uncover the significance of communicating regularly with employees before, during and after an incident.
  • Recognize the need for evacuation and shelter-in-place plans.
  • Take steps to safeguard their company and secure their physical assets.

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Target Audience: Business owners, managers, employees.
Delivery Method:  Classroom style
Cost: EDEN does not charge for use of these materials. Cost will depend on the local cost of meeting space (if offered in a classroom setting) and printing handouts.
Course Length: Three hours
University Credit: No
Materials: Instructor's Guide, PowerPoint Presentation, Course Outline, and DHS Mentoring Guide.
Informational materials

Extension advisors, agents, educators, specialists, and staff with local, state and federal USDA agencies can benefit from this online course. If you have the ability to do so, EDEN encourages you to let these individuals know about this easily accessible course.

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If you have questions, please contact Steve Cain or Abigail Borron (IN).

The EDEN Food Protection and Defense Course and promotional materials were developed with funding from the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture under USDA Agreement No. 2004-37620-14644
© Extension Disaster Education Network, 2006.