In this month's "Mind Your Own Business" Deb Neuman joined Carolyn Callahan on TV5 News at 5 to talk about September being Disaster Preparedness Month.
1. Back up data! - make copies of important documents
2. Review insurance - consider "business interruption insurance"
3. Line up alternate locations to operate
4. Communications strategy for employees, customers, suppliers
5. Have a back up if you lose a key supplier
Sites to help you develop your plan
www.maine.gov/mema (Maine emergency management)
www.ready.gov (FEMA)
www.drj.com (disaster recovery journal)
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Mind Your Own Business: Disaster Preparedness Month
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