Prepare, Respond & Recover Resources

Emergencies can strike without warning—but with the right tools and planning, your business can emerge stronger. Whether you're building a continuity plan, navigating an active crisis, or recovering from an unexpected event, this resource hub provides the guidance and connections you need to stay prepared, respond effectively, and recover with confidence.

The Disruption Preparedness Toolkit for Businesses is designed to help Fredericksburg businesses anticipate, plan for, and respond to unexpected events that could impact operations.  It’s a proactive step toward building resilience and protecting your business, employees, and customers when it matters most.

Disruption Preparedness Toolkit for Businesses

City Services & Assistance

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Utility Outages

Dominion Energy  

Columbia Gas of Virginia – Alerts

Verizon

Cox Cable

Economic Development Authority Small Business Disaster Grant Program

The Economic Development Authority (EDA) of the City of Fredericksburg is offering small business grants due to a declared major disaster event at the business location (commercial).  The EDA follows the established definition issued by the IRS regarding the term "disaster." Disasters include but are not limited to: any hurricane, tornado, storm, high water, wind-driven water, earthquake, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, or drought, or, regardless of cause, fire, flood, or explosion. Learn more about the EDA's Small Business Disaster Grant Program.

Insurance Company Resources

Many insurance providers offer valuable disaster planning tools and guidance for their policyholders. Contact your insurance company to learn about resources and recommendations specific to your business.

State Resources

Virginia State Corporation Commission:  Prepare for storms and natural disasters by making sure your home, business, or automobile is properly insured and know how to file an insurance claim in the event of property damage.

Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM):  The VDEM website has valuable resources, guidelines, and information on disaster preparedness for businesses in the state of Virginia.

Virginia’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC):  The SBDC has resources, webinars, and workshops related to disaster preparedness for small businesses in the state and across the country.  Cybersecurity Support for small companies keeps your business secure by offering webinars to learn how to protect your businesses from cyber threats.

Federal & National Resources

American Red Cross:  The American Red Cross offers resources and training for businesses to prepare for emergencies and natural disasters.

Business & Industry Council for Emergency Planning & Preparedness:  (BICEPP) provides a forum for information and exchange to enhance emergency preparedness and contingency planning within the business community.

CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention):  CDC’s website provides information on emergency preparedness for businesses, including guidance for dealing with public health emergencies.

Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA):  In addition to offering a range of no-cost CISA-provided cybersecurity services, CISA has compiled a list of free services and tools provided by private and public sector organizations across the cyber community.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency):  FEMA provides various resources for disaster preparedness and recovery. This website offers information on continuity planning and how to protect yourself and your business from different types of disasters. Ready Business:  The FEMA Ready Business Program assists businesses in developing a preparedness program by providing tools to create a business continuity and preparedness and mitigation plan that addresses the impact of many hazards.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):  NFPA offers codes and standards for fire safety planning in businesses.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):  OSHA provides guidelines and resources for workplace safety, including emergency action plans.

Ready.gov:  This is a comprehensive resource provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It offers guidance on creating emergency plans, understanding different types of disasters, and preparedness tips for businesses.

Ready Rating:  This is a program provided by the American Red Cross that helps businesses and organizations assess their preparedness and offers tools to improve their readiness.

Score.org:  Resources are provided to empower you to make the best decisions for your company through disasters, economic downturns, and catastrophic events.

Small Business Administration (SBA):  This agency is dedicated to small business owners and entrepreneurs by providing counseling, capital, expertise and resources. SBA offers disaster assistance for businesses affected by disasters.

USA.gov:  Locate and understand government benefits, programs, services and information.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation:  This organization offers a number of business-led solutions to help small businesses prepare and recover from disasters, and build stronger, more resilient communities in the U.S. and around the world.