Key Resources

Hazard Mitigation Planning Unit (CalOES)Helps you find your local Hazard Mitigation Plan
National Risk Index (FEMA)Interactive mapping tool to assess the likelihood of different types of natural hazards in your community
MyHazards (CalOES)Discover hazards in your area and learn steps to reduce personal risk
Know Your Alerts & Warnings (FEMA)List of common alerts in multple languages
CalAlerts How to sign up for emergency notifications in your county
MyShake AppKeeps you informed about earthquakes in real time using data from your phone's sensors
Ready.Gov Crisis Communications PlansReview this resource to better understand how your business can respond promptly, accurately, and confidently during an emergency and days that follow
Strengthen Your Cybersecurity (SBA)Learn about cybersecurity threats and how your business can protect itself
Protective Actions (FEMA) (CalOES)Research-validated advice that anyone can take to prepare for, keep safe during, and recover from a disaster
Ready.GovOffer business leaders a step-by-step guide to build disaster preparedness within an organization
Disaster Relief Loan Guarantees (IBank)Incentivizes lenders to help small businesses who have suffered losses from a disaster by backing up to 95 percent of the loan. Available after a Governor's Emergency Declaration
Preparing for a Disaster (IRS)Tips on how to prepare financially for a disaster
Ready.Gov Emergency Response PlanTips and resources for developing an emergency plan
Ready.Gov Business Employee Training Guide on how to train employees to become familiar with evacuation, shelter-in-place, lock downs, etcetera
Ready.Gov Emergency Supply Kit Tips or what you should keep in a basic disaster supply kit
Listos California (CalOES)Provides Californian families and households with disaster readiness tools and resources in different languages

California Department of Insurance Small Business Guide to Commercial Insurance

Describes policy types, gives examples and has helpful glossary
Document and Insure Your Property (FEMA)Fact sheet explaining how to understand coverage terms, settlement options, how to file a claim, and qualify for discounts

CalOES: Governor's Office of Emergency Services

Cal FIRE

Listos California

Ready.Gov

Emergency Resources

Ready.Gov Wildfires Prepareness Tips

Wildfire Season Prepareness (SBA)

Wildfire Preparedness

Flooding Prepareness Checklist (SBA)

Ready.Gov Inland Flooding Ready Business Toolkit

Ready.Gov SPANISH Inland Flooding Ready Business Toolkit

Flood Preparedness

Cybersecurity Topics- Fact Sheet

Customized Cyberplanner (Federal Communications Commission)

CISA Cyber Guidance for Small Businesses (Homeland Security)

Cybersecurity Preparedness

CISA Active Shooter Preparedness (Homeland Security)

Active Shooter Protective Actions (FEMA)

Active Shooter Preparedness

Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (SBA)

Earthquake Preparedness (U.S Dept. of Labor)

California Earthquake Authority

Earthquake Preparedness

California Office of the Small Business Advocate
1325 J Street, Suite 1800
Sacramento, CA 95814
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