Florida manufacturers know that disruptions can happen at any time, from major natural disasters and hurricanes to utility outages, equipment failures, pipe breaks, and other unexpected interruptions to operations. Having a plan in place before disaster strikes is critical to protecting your people, minimizing downtime, and keeping your business moving forward.
Join FloridaMakes for an informative webinar featuring Beverly Byerts, Executive Director of Business Continuity & Strategic Partnerships at the Florida Small Business Development Center Network Headquarters, and Michael Aller, Vice President of Manufacturing Intelligence and Programs at FloridaMakes, for a practical discussion on disaster and emergency preparedness for manufacturers.
This session will cover the importance of completing a business continuity assessment, developing or updating your disaster preparedness plan, and using tools such as a hurricane checklist to help your team prepare ahead of time. Manufacturers will also learn tips and best practices to consider when planning for different types of operational disruptions, whether caused by severe weather, infrastructure issues, or other emergencies.
The webinar will also highlight available resources if disaster strikes, including emergency loan options, short-term working capital assistance, and SBA resources available to businesses in the state of Florida.
Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to create a set of plans, procedures, and contingency ideas to help their business respond quickly, recover more effectively, and build long-term resilience.
Key Takeaways:
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Understand why every manufacturer should have a disaster and emergency preparedness plan in place before a disruption occurs.
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Learn how a business continuity assessment can help identify risks, gaps, and areas for improvement.
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Review practical tips for developing or updating your disaster preparedness plan.
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Explore how to use a hurricane checklist to prepare your facility, team, equipment, and operations.
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Consider different types of disruptions, including hurricanes, major natural disasters, utility outages, pipe breaks, and other operational interruptions.
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Learn how to create contingency plans that help minimize downtime and support faster recovery.
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Understand what resources may be available if disaster strikes, including emergency loans, short-term working capital, and SBA assistance.
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Leave with actionable steps to help protect your people, operations, and business continuity.