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FREE PREPAREDNESS & RELIEF RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESS




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: 

  • Assess their preparedness through a checklist 
  • Register ahead of time so they’re ready for a disruption or a disaster 
  • If a qualifying disaster declaration is issued, small businesses may be eligible for a $5,000 grant.  

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. 


Learn More: For questions or additional resources, please reach out to the disaster resilience team

 



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West Chicago, IL 60185
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