WHO: Leon County, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
WHAT: Ready Business Workshop
WHEN: Thursday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Dr.
Leon County, Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) welcome businesses and organizations to the area’s first Ready Business – Hurricane workshop on Thursday, April 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public Safety Complex, 911 Easterwood Dr. This workshop is important because 75% of organizations without a plan will fail after a natural disaster. The Ready Business - Hurricane Workshop will provide tools and information to help businesses develop or refine a plan to keep their doors open after a disaster.Some agencies that will be presenting include FEMA, FLASH, National Weather Service Tallahassee and more. To view the full agenda, visit: https://bit.ly/2qoOEc0
The workshop is relevant to business owners and managers, facility managers, nonprofit leaders, maintenance staff, risk managers and anyone with disaster preparedness responsibilities. During the workshop participants will learn to identify their risks, develop a plan, and take action to mitigate potential impacts. Recently designated as the first #HurricaneStrong community in the nation, Leon County is committed to building disaster resilience and protecting the public safety for citizens and businesses alike. The event is free and registration is required. To register, visit www.LeonCountyFL.gov/Ready .