DISASTER READINESS CALENDAR

Do you want to build a resilient public garden that is prepared for all hazards? True business resilience means maintaining safe facilities, educating your workforce, investing in supplier relationships, and building community connections. Why? Being prepared can mitigate any hazards you face and decrease your overall costs of disruptions.

MARCH

In March, don’t let flooding impact your business and garden plans.

Flooding

Why Should You Care About Flooding?

No matter where you live or work, some risk of flooding exists. (To see your area’s true flood risk, find your community’s flood map here.) In fact, just 1 inch of water can cause $25,000 of damage.

As a result, it’s important that organizations, including public gardens and arboretums, understand the potential impacts.

The Ready Business Program for Inland Flooding and the Preparedness and Mitigation Project Plan allow users to take action to protect employees and customers, as well as help ensure business continuity.

Lowering your flood risk can lower your costs. Learn more about mitigation strategies and related discounts.

BE PREPARED EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR

January

Resolve to be Ready

Resolve to be Ready

February

Severe Weather Awareness

Severe Weather Awareness

March

Flood Preparedness

Flood Preparedness

April

Pest & Pathogen Preparedness

Pest & Pathogen Preparedness

May

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

June

Fire Safety Preparedness

Fire Safety Preparedness

July

Business Continuity & Emergency Fund

Business Continuity & Emergency Fund

August

Heat and Drought Preparedness

Heat and Drought Preparedness

September

Disaster Preparedness Month

Disaster Preparedness Month

October

Earthquake ShakeOut

Earthquake ShakeOut

November

Pandemic and Public Health Awareness

Pandemic and Public Health Awareness

December

Winter and Freeze Preparedness

Winter and Freeze Preparedness