The Big Picture: U.S. Chamber Foundation research shows that only about 24% of small businesses have a disaster preparedness plan in place. That gap puts local businesses—and local economies—at significant risk when disruptions occur.
What We're Doing: To help chambers support their members during this storm and future disasters, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Small Business Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) Program helps small businesses:
Act Now: Preparedness steps taken now can significantly improve how quickly a business recovers. We encourage you to share this information with your members as soon as possible. A few minutes of preparation today could make the difference between a temporary disruption and a permanent closure.
