| EVENTS |
Emergency Preparedness Event
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Embassy Suites - San Luis Obispo, CA
This event is supported by the Governor’s office and included keynote speaker Ruben Barrales, President of the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.
A of panel speakers engaged local businesses on a variety of important subjects about preparing your organization for emergencies, both natural and business con-natural.
Marty Keller of the Governor’s Small Business Advocate Office included a piece on this event featured on a the SBA's State Blog
Below you will find many of the materials to help your organization begin their emergency plan.
Start your Emergency Plan
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Letter from the Governor |
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| Small Business Association (SBA): Disaster Preparedness for Businesses of All Sizes Informative tip sheet for business owners in preparing for disasters |
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| SBA News Release: Homeowners, Renters and Businesses are Urged to Prepare for Disaster Before it Strikes SBA monthly newsletter covering SBA's Disaster Assistance Program |
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| Planning Can Cut Disaster Relief Time, Expense Newsletter "Small to medium-sized business are often the most vulnerable..." |
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| Ready Business - Sample Plan for Businesses Comprehensive sample business readiness and management plan |
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Readiness Quotient Individuals and Families Can Test/Improve Their Readiness Quotient |
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| Computer Readiness Form This inventory form will enable businesses to become more prepared in the event a disaster or emergency disables/destroys computer and hardware equipment |
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| Costs General Costs in developing an emergency plan for you business |
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Additional Resources A comprehensive list of additional resources and websites |
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| Family Plan Checklist Thorough checklist for families in preparation for any type of disaster |
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Family Disaster Plan Template Families can easily track updates and guidances/procedures tailored for each unique household |
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Family Disaster Plan Covers a wide field of information on emergency awareness and management for families |
Emergency Event Photos
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| City of San Luis Obispo Fire Chief John Callahan moderating Panel 2 of the EP event. Sitting, are local business leaders (left to right) William Koontz, Office of Disaster Assistance, Small Business Association; Don Boland, Executive Director, California Utilities Emergency Assoc.; Kirk Coviello, Vice President, Digital West Networks; and Carlo Kelejian, Business Continuity Officer, Rabobank |
Keynote Speaker Ruben Barrales, President of San Diego Chamber of Commerce |
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| The Emergency Preparedness Event cultivated a successful turnout of attendees from businesses across the board. |
Media
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The EVC would like to thank the event sponsors for their continued support
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