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Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) — Get Prepared for the Next Disaster!

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OUTSMART DISASTER
The Economic Development Collaborative is partnering with the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency, the California Academy for Economic Development, and Edison International to promote the statewide Outsmart Disaster campaign which equips businesses with the tools and resources they need to be prepared for disaster.
Complimentary business resiliency resources and trainings provided by the State of California by California’s Business Consumer Services and Housing Agency with The California Academy for Economic Development and supported by Edison International.
Five Steps to Assess Your Risk
We’ve prepared a five-step Resiliency Checklist to help you assess your risk as a business owner and be more prepared for a disaster. Get started below:
  1. Call Insurance: Check your insurance coverage
  2. Share Responsibilities: Schedule a resiliency meeting with your team
  3. Communicate a Plan: Create and communicate a plan for your stakeholders
  4. Practice: Host a safety drill for your place of business
  5. Rinse and Repeat: Establish checkpoints moving forward to re-assess risk and strengthen your process
Interested in learning more about preparedness for your business? There are complimentary resources for businesses and nonprofits that help to prepare for the next disaster. Click the learn more button to get started on a path to resiliency.
Looking for NO-COST Business Consulting Services?
The EDC SBDC call team and experienced advisors are available to answer questions and help you navigate today’s complex business environment. The Economic Development Collaborative hosts the Small Business Development Center and is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Signing up as a client takes just a few minutes and provides you with lifetime access to all of our no-cost services.
Get started today with no-cost consulting by calling our
Business Assistance Line at 805.409.9159.
Resources and advising are available in English and Spanish.
Access our Loan Program by calling 805.409.9497.
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This document is intended to be used as a starting point to help business owners understand COVID-19 Supplement Paid Leave requirements. It is not comprehensive. While everything this article is intended to be accurate it is not intended legal advice and should not be relied on as such. To obtain legal advice please contact a licensed California attorney. The EDC does not endorse a particular law firm or practice.