RESILIENCE IN A BOX: A Solution for Businesses & Communities Name, Title Organization

SMALL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES NOT PREPARED RESILIENCE Not keeping pace with growth Not incorporated into daily operations -Global disasters average over $250B in losses -Building in areas that are making our businesses and the community more vulnerable.

SMALL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES NOT PREPARED

SMALL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES VULNERABLE TO DISASTERS After a disaster, average losses PER DAY / HOUR: SMALL BUSINESS $3,000 PER DAY MEDIUM BUSINESS $23,000 PER DAY LARGER BUSINESS $84,000 PER HOUR Disaster costs are not going down Impacts to businesses are serious Our communities reliance on businesses is significant

SMALL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES VULNERABLE TO DISASTERS Losses do not include broader impacts like community economic losses, extended recovery timeline, diaspora SMALL BUSINESS $3,000 PER DAY MEDIUM BUSINESS $23,000 PER DAY LARGER BUSINESS $84,000 PER HOUR Disaster costs are not going down Impacts to businesses are serious Our communities reliance on businesses is significant

SMALL BUSINESSES & COMMUNITIES VULNERABLE TO DISASTERS x x $2.5 TRILLION x x x Disaster costs are not going down Impacts to businesses are serious Our communities reliance on businesses is significant Less than 1 in 6 small businesses have a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan Direct cost of disasters in 21st century, at least 50% higher than previously estimated

DISASTERS HAPPEN The challenge is that businesses assume it will happen to someone else

DISASTERS HAPPEN

REAL IMPACTS Resilience makes a difference New Zealand electricity distributor example - $54M in seismic strengthening save $45M in potential losses of the Christchurch EQs Mexican fishermen were devastated by one hurricane invested in risk management which saved each an average of $35,000 when the next hurricane hit 3 years later After a disaster, you can see 40% of the small businesses not reopen their door again or fail within a year because they had not planned for a disruption. Why do some survive vs. Those that fail? Resilience! Resilience is what has driven all of the partners here to develop a program, using best practices, that will make businesses better prepared. Resilience makes a difference

PARTNERS (add your logo) The Business Resiliency Program was developed in Turkey as a pilot to help small businesses get better prepared, and to develop tools and training that can be easily exported to other countries. These are the core partners.

SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES & BUSINESSES

RESILIENCE IN A BOX Based on best practices Designed to educate newcomers to business resilience Three elements: Tools Training Resources Resilience in a Box is based on best practices and designed to educate newcomers to business resilience. Small businesses are both highly vulnerable and without adequate resources to focus on preparedness actions. RIAB will guide them toward addressing their preparedness issues while building in flexibility for them to handle potential business interruptions. Resilience in a Box consists of 3 elements: Tools, Training, and Resources.

RESILIENCE IN A BOX TOOLS Three levels of tools: Basic Intermediate Advanced (optional) Each builds on previous level

RESILIENCE IN A BOX: OVERVIEW This best-practice tool was developed by the Disaster Resistant Business Toolkit, a 501(c)3 non-profit consisting of experts in business continuity, emergency management, planners, and training from business & government The DRB Toolkit® will help you to know: How you measure success What can go wrong What you can do in advance What to do during a disruption How to get back to business

Resilience in a Box Basic-Level Tools

BASIC TOOLS – BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST

BASIC TOOLS – BUSINESS RESILIENCE CHECKLIST A self-assessment of readiness Assist in reviewing key areas of the business Determine score by ranking their current readiness Highlight those areas in need of assistance

BASIC TOOLS – TOP 20 BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS TIPS

BASIC TOOLS – TOP 20 BUSINESS PREPAREDNESS TIPS Easy tips to get them started Yet impactful to lessen interruptions Most needed areas to be addressed Will assist businesses take action Before During After

Resilience in a Box Intermediate-Level Tools

INTERMEDIATE TOOLS – 101 WORKBOOK Business Resilience 101 Workbook Builds on the basic tools, all hazards Fillable PDF Get better informed to determine specific actions to enhance resilience More detailed tools, tips, and resources to address needs 6 critical areas

SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES & BUSINESSES 6 critical assets -People, Relationships & Brand -Buildings -Data -Operations -Inventory -Equipment

INTERMEDIATE TOOLS – 101 WORKBOOK

Resilience in a Box Advanced-Level Tools (Optional)

ADVANCED TOOLS (optional) Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Workbook™ Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Toolkit®

ADVANCED TOOLS (optional) Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Workbook™: Foundation for developing a Business Continuity Plan Addresses: Elements of a plan Training, exercises Resources Preparation to use the DRB Toolkit® Fillable PDF

ADVANCED TOOLS - DRB Workbook™

ADVANCED TOOLS – DRB Toolkit® This best-practice tool was developed by the Disaster Resistant Business Toolkit, a 501(c)3 non-profit consisting of experts in business continuity, emergency management, planners, and training from business & government The DRB Toolkit® will help you to know: How you measure success What can go wrong What you can do in advance What to do during a disruption How to get back to business

ADVANCED TOOLS (optional) Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Toolkit®: Comprehensive, yet simple, plan-builder for all businesses & non-profits Interactive, step-by-step application Each chapter builds on previous For beginners and advanced planners alike 100% customizable to fit any business Your disaster plan will help you: Identify types of emergencies that may impact you Understand how to prevent some emergencies Be prepared to lessen the impacts of those emergencies that do occur Respond to protect life and property Recover and resume business operations in the post-emergency environment When you are finished with the DRB Toolkit: Far better prepared for a disaster than you are today Probably better prepared than many of your competitors Have a comprehensive plan that considers all aspects of your business and the safety of your employees

ADVANCED TOOLS – DRBToolkit.org Includes videos, templates, tools and a full menu of solutions to address before, during, and after emergencies E.g. employee training, drills Create or enhance your disaster plan, Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Increase resilience! Your disaster plan will help you: Identify types of emergencies that may impact you Understand how to prevent some emergencies Be prepared to lessen the impacts of those emergencies that do occur Respond to protect life and property Recover and resume business operations in the post-emergency environment When you are finished with the DRB Toolkit: Far better prepared for a disaster than you are today Probably better prepared than many of your competitors Have a comprehensive plan that considers all aspects of your business and the safety of your employees

Resilience in a Box Training

RESILIENCE IN A BOX TRAINING: BUSINESS BASICS Business Resilience Concepts & Priorities Interactive approach Understand their risks & hazards Basic Business Continuity and resilience Determine company priorities Available resources Next steps -All-hazards, potential disruptions -Available resources to assist implementing of risk reduction measures

RESILIENCE IN A BOX TRAINING: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 3 Phases of Training: Role of small businesses in community, value of BCP on recovery Understanding vulnerability, BCP basics, improving resilience Storytelling, engagement & education of businesses to act 3 Phases of Training: -All-hazards, potential disruptions -Available resources to assist implementing of risk reduction measures All direct participants to supporting materials

Resilience in a Box Resources

RESILIENCE IN A BOX RESOURCES: ENGAGEMENT & ACTION Sharing Expertise Public-Private Partnership development BCP & resilience Developing, launching, maintaining programs Public education campaigns & outreach E.g. Social media Evaluation, progress, and success -All-hazards, potential disruptions -Available resources to assist implementing of risk reduction measures

THIS IS PERSONAL It’s their livelihood, their families’ well-being, This is about more than statistics, it is about the future of our communities. Small businesses are the fabric, upon which the communities function. When they suffer, the community suffers. When they survive and thrive, the community thrives. It’s their livelihood, their families’ well-being, their future

When businesses close: THIS IS PERSONAL When businesses close: Recovery slows Everyone suffers This is about more than statistics, it is about the future of our communities. Small businesses are the fabric, upon which the communities function. When they suffer, the community suffers. When they survive and thrive, the community thrives.

RESILIENCE IN A BOX: (INSERT local lead Partner logo)

WANT TO START YOUR SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM? Identify key partner who will lead the process at the local level Engage stakeholders Develop program and materials based on local needs Get commitment for long-term engagement, process may be slow Affecting behavioral change Contact us!

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