Businesses with effective emergency response plans are better able to mitigate the impact of disaster and continue business operations.

Key elements of business preparedness 

• Prepare or obtain office first aid and emergency kits
• Arrange for sufficient food, water and sanitation
• Develop and practice facility evacuation routes
• Develop business communications plans and meeting points
• Understand facility utility shut-off and facility hazard avoidance
• Safe storage of business, insurance and other vital records

Take action  Make an emergency response plan! Make a continuity of operations plan! Consult the Continuity of Business and Disaster Preparedness Plan template

Local resources for disaster planning

• Business disaster planning and preparedness is a strategic priority of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
• Carlsbad Community Business Preparedness Workshops - A semi-annual series of workshops geared toward promoting Carlsbad business security practices and emergency preparedness. Contact Carlsbad Emergency Preparedness Coordinator at 760-931-2137 for additional information.
• Business Emergency Response Initiative - BERI is an annual workshop focusing on the Carlsbad, Oceanside and Vista tri-city area business emergency preparedness issues. Contact Tri-City Hospital director of public affairs 760-940-5337 for additional information.
• ReadySanDiego Business Alliance - A partnership between area businesses and the San Diego County Office of Emergency Services.
• ReadySanDiego - Partner Connection
• Ready Carlsbad Business Alliance
  

When large-scale emergency incidents occur in Carlsbad and neighboring areas, local businesses are encouraged to visit Carlsbad’s Emergency Information page, as well as other resources, to stay informed.