Why QuakeSmart?

Preparing your business for earthquakes, fires and emergencies is as important as putting your financial savings in a safe place. If you are unprepared, you are very likely to lose your business when a large earthquake occurs near you.

Quake Smart is an easy to follow program that will help you prepare your business. You will also receive a Quake Smart Medallion which will tell your customers and neighbors that you are an valuable anchor in the community and have prepared to continue providing services after an earthquake or major emergency.

Natural Disaster Impact

Immediately

of small businesses won't reopen

One Year Later

more small businesses will close

Three Years Later

of businesses without a continuity plan will fail

Average daily loss of a business that closes due to disaster

$

Small Businesses

$

Medium-sized Businesses

*2014 Source data from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and U.S. Department of labor.

Why is this important?

99% of all companies are
small businesses

Small businesses employ 50% of all private sector employees

Tool Kits

Identify A Risk • Make A Plan • Take Action

Key Take-Aways

Preparing your business is necessary to protect your hard work and investment
A damaged business can be overwhelming to repair and reopen
Educating your staff how to be prepared at home will help them to be available to come to work after an emergency ( see Become An Angeleno™ )
Remaining in business after an earthquake will make you a community leader

Quake Smart is an easy to follow program that will help you prepare your business. You will also receive a Quake Smart Medallion which will tell your customers and neighbors that you are a valuable anchor in the community and have prepared to continue providing services after an earthquake or major emergency.