Business Resilience
Build resilience with a plan that keeps your business secure during disruptions.
As a business owner, it’s essential to understand the potential risks your business may face and where to find support when needed. Being prepared helps ensure you can recover quickly and return to normal operations with minimal disruption.
North Yorkshire Council
It is important that you understand the risks to your business and have a plan in place to respond in an emergency so that you can return to normality as quickly as possible.
City of York Council
Emergencies can threaten and disrupt your business, and impact upon you and your staff. Having invested heavily in your business, you need to ensure it remains safe, secure and viable.
How would you prepare for an emergency?
Emergencies such as flooding, fires and power cuts can affect us all. There are simple and effective steps you can take to be more prepared.
If an emergency did happen in your area, how would you manage? What about your relatives, friends, neighbours or colleagues – do you know anyone who might need some extra help or support?
The information on this site is designed to help you prepare for emergencies, be more informed about hazards, and get involved in activities to support yourself and your community before, during and after an emergency.
There is also specific advice for disabled persons and carers.
Talk to your local business advisor
If you’re based in North Yorkshire, visit; Business North Yorkshire | North Yorkshire Council
If you’re based in York, visit; Grow Your Business | City of York Council
For subject specific support, visit; Help & support for businesses in York & North Yorkshire | Y&NY Growth Hub
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