EDC Disaster Ready News — Business Disruption and Recent Wildfires

To all our Clients and Stakeholders, Our hearts and thoughts are with all impacted by the recent wildfires. A State of Emergency has been declared by Governor Gavin Newsom due to the recent fire and wind events beginning on October 26, 2019. The state is in the process of working within its emergency response networks to bring relief to individuals and businesses that have been directly affected.
Need Immediate Assistance? If your business is facing crisis or has been impacted by disruption, EDC SBDC offers immediate turnaround assistance through free, confidential consultations on topics ranging from business resiliency, operations, staff management, debt reduction and more. To sign up and learn more visit our center in person, call (805) 409-9159 or click here to enroll as a new client. If you are a current client please do not hesitate to reach out to your primary advisor if you are seeking assistance.
Need More Help? In an effort to assist you in preparing your business for the unexpected, EDC has compiled a list of resources currently available.
  • Be Informed- Visit our website for the latest in disaster preparedness and recovery resources.
  • Be Prepared- Use our Disaster Preparedness & Resiliency Toolkit for Business to asses your business’s level of preparedness.
  • Stay Connected-Register with your local alert system. Residents of Ventura and Santa Barbara County should visit the following websites to sign up for local alerts and recovery resources:
Santa Barbara County www.readysbc.org