Learn The FactsDisaster Statistics That Will Motivate You to Take Action Today

40% of businesses never reopen following a disaster.

94% of small business owners believe a disaster could seriously disrupt their business within the next 24 months.

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1. Rate Your Risk �The number one reason people don’t prepare for disasters is because they don’t think it will happen to them. Use Agility’s Preparedness Evaluation to rate your risk and gauge your organization’s level of preparedness.

2. Develop a Crisis Communication Plan �You may not be able to rely on cellular networks in the event of an emergency. They may be overloaded or simply unavailable. Download Agility’s Crisis Communication Checklist for tips on developing a well-rounded communications strategy.

3. Build a Disaster Recovery Kit � Following a disaster you may not have access to the basic things we take for granted such as running water, refrigeration and telephones. A simple disaster recovery kit can make all the difference. Download Agility’s Disaster Recovery Kit Checklist for a list of supplies to include in your kit.

4. Create an Emergency Wallet Card �During an emergency, it’s imperative you have quick and easy access to important contact information. Download, print and fill out Agility’s free wallet card to ensure you and your loved ones have this important information readily available at all times.

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5. Check Your Back-Up Power Supply �Nearly 70% of businesses will lose power sometime in the next 12 months. Will your organization be prepared? Download Agility’s Power and Generator Checklist for tips on how to plan, prepare and recover from future power outages.

6. Download Recovery Apps �It seems more and more companies are designing new applications to help smartphone users prepare, plan for and recover from disaster. Not sure which ones are worth downloading? Check out our top three favorite emergency preparedness apps.

7. Determine Evacuation Routes �In the event of a sudden emergency such as a hurricane, you may have just minutes to gather your family and important possessions, and get out of your house - possibly for good. Are you prepared? Follow the guidelines provided by Ready.gov to develop a comprehensive evacuation plan.

8. Test Your Plan �Testing your disaster recovery plan is the only way to ensure you have a solid plan in place. Need help getting started? Download Agility’s Testing Checklist for more information about conducting a simple table top test exercise.

60% of Americans are wholly unprepared for a disaster of any kind.82% of Americans agree “If

someone could make it easy for me to be prepared, I’d do it.”

...of the remaining companies,

at least 25% will close within 2 years.Only 60% of employers think if a

disaster came to their place of employment, their employees would know the steps to take to protect themselves.

65% of businesses are in regions susceptible to major natural disaster.

• American Red Cross and FedEx Small Business Survey, 2007• Symantec 2011 Small Business Disaster Preparedness Survey• CareerBuilder• American Red Cross Preparedness Survey, 2006

Sources:

• Washington Post – 4/9/13• Emerson 2004 national survey of 411 small business operators• Forrester Research, Inc• FM Global’s new Business Risk Pulse Check

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