Hurricane Preparedness Tips & Links from the Chamber of Commerce

Small businesses are the economy of Franklin County. They provide most of the employment and generate most of the income for local folks. What would you do if the building your business is located within was damaged or destroyed in a disaster? Almost 40% of small businesses that close due to a disaster never re-open. Where would you go to continue providing your customers with your business Florida Division of Emergency Management has a great website that will help you create a simple, customized Business Disaster Plan at http://www.floridadisaster.org/business. Creating your plan is easy and only takes about 10-15 minutes. To begin, click "Start My Business Disaster Plan" and follow the simple instructions.

The Franklin County Emergency Management Office also has a great website with helpful information. http://www.franklinemergencymanagement.com/ Sign up now for the WENS System. In the event of an emergency, an alert will be sent to the phone number provided by voice, text, email and/or pager. Also, business owners and residents can apply for your Franklin County Re Entry tag at http://www.franklinemergencymanagement.com/RE%20ENTRY.aspx

During a disaster listen to Oyster Radio 100.5 fm and monitor the Franklin County Emergency Management website.

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