Checklist for Businesses

Know Your Facility

  • Conduct an earthquake vulnerability analysis to determine potential damage to your building, and unreinforced masonry or concrete structures.
  • Develop a mitigation plan that addresses emergency needs, including loss of utilities, and potential business loss and recovery.
  • Identify and correct nonstructural hazards, including securing bookcases, computers, and hanging objects on walls.

Prepare Your Staff

  • Enlist staff to participate in private/public preparedness training programs.
  • Develop a disaster management plan that incorporates all departments and personnel.
  • Provide basic first aid training to all personnel.
  • Provide emergency response training to all employees, including how to help the disabled, non-English speaking persons, and the elderly.
  • Develop personnel records that include family contacts, schools, doctors, and medical needs.