Managing the flow of information about your company is crucial when an emergency occurs. Regardless of your abilities as a leader, it’s easy to become overwhelmed when a crisis hits.
Get tips on how to plan a communications strategy that will eliminate confusion and support your recovery efforts during a free webinar on February 12, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and Agility Recovery.
“Having a crisis communications plan is important for businesses in our Mid-Atlantic region,” said Regional Administrator Natalia Olson-Urtecho. “Now is a great time for planning that will help you assess your company’s needs, identify a good spokesperson and develop fact sheets and talking points as part of your company’s response to a disaster or other crisis.”
SBA has partnered with Agility to offer business continuity strategies through its “PrepareMyBusiness” website. Visit www.preparemybusiness.org to access past webinars and get additional preparedness tips.
The SBA provides disaster recovery assistance in the form of low-interest loans to homeowners, renters, private non-profits organizations and businesses of all sizes. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov/disaster.
WHAT: “Crisis Communications Planning—The Keystone of Disaster Recovery Response” will be presented by Agility Recovery CEO Bob Boyd. A question and answer session will follow.
WHEN: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST
HOW: Space is limited. Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/119177817
