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Disaster Preparedness
& Recovery

We are reminded of the need for this topic every time we see fires, floods, and hurricanes in the news. Unfortunately, most of us are reminded of the need to plan ahead for disaster only after a disaster has disrupted someone else's life, or wose, our own.

Keep in mind there are many kinds of disaster! Major loss of computer function and data loss is now considered a major disaster in most companies. No doubt you can understand why.

There are no set rules for recovering from disaster. The best thing any business can do for itself is to plan ahead. We hunted through the net and found some resources for planning.

To any of you currently recovering from a disasterous situation, our hearts go out to you.

Articles:

Disaster Strikes: Tips for Recovering Lost Data

What If I Lost My Business or Farm?

FTC Consumer Alert!  After Disaster: Hiring a Contractor

Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry

Standard Checklist Critera for Business Recovery

Small Business Administration Information:

Businesses of all sizes may apply for Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loans. They may borrow up to $1.5 million to repair or replace uninsured real estate, machinery, inventory, and other business assets damaged during the disaster. SBA also makes working capital loans of up to $1.5 million for small businesses financially impacted by the disaster, even if the property was not physically damaged.

For more information about SBA disaster loans, see the SBA Disaster Link, http://www.sba.gov/DISASTER/