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From gas leaks and fires to major storms and cyber threats, NYC business owners face a variety of unexpected emergencies. The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) can support your business before, during, and after an emergency or other disruptions to your operations.
NYC Business can help you create an An Emergency Action Planto help you respond during a real time emergency which will include:
An emergency communications plan for all employees, including persons with disabilities and those with limited English language proficiency.
Evacuation plans and emergency escape route assignments.
A list of rescue and medical duties for employees who can perform them.
Procedures for employees who stay behind to finalize critical operations before they evacuate.
Procedures to account for all employees after an evacuation is completed.
Names or job titles of people who can be contacted for further information.
Determine if you can conduct business in the near term.
A business continuity plan will help your business prepare and recover from a disruption and should include:
A list of activities necessary to run your business, including the steps to complete each activity, required skills (such as training or certification), and the timeline for each activity.
A list of physical items and computer software essential for your business operations, along with the vendor who can provide you with new equipment. Identify alternative ways to continue activities in case the items are unavailable.
A contact list of all employees, including at least one method of after-hours communication to get in touch with employees.
A contact list of all vendors and suppliers that do business with you.
A list of locations where the business continuity plan is stored, ensuring multiple copies of important documents are kept in an alternate location.
