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.

NOVEMBER

In November, prepare your business and garden plans for pandemics and public health emergencies. Preparedness is key!

How Can Your Organization Plan for Public Health Emergencies?

Pandemics are a disease outbreak, most often caused by viruses, that affect many people and span large areas, spreading from person to person. It is very difficult to predict when a new pandemic will emerge and it can spread very quickly to new areas. It is important to plan before an emergency happens. Like other disasters, pandemics can have detrimental impacts on your community and organization. Planning for and responding to pandemics is complex as they impact everyone in your community and beyond. There are many resources available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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What Does Preparation Look Like?

Check out this Pandemics webpage to help prepare:

  • Learn how diseases spread to help protect yourself and others.
  • Prepare for the possibility of having to close your public garden. Check out this Essential Staff Operations Planning and Procedures During Pandemic resource.
  • Gather supplies including cleaning supplies to help prevent disease spread.
  • Create an emergency plan for your organization so employees will know how to react and respond during public health emergencies.
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Where Can I Learn More?

To learn more, you can check out our COVID-19: Resources for Gardens webpage for resources on business continuity and recovery, operations, employee management, and more. While some of these resources are COVID-19 specific, most are applicable to many public health emergencies.

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BE PREPARED EVERY MONTH OF THE YEAR

January

Resolve to be Ready

Resolve to be Ready

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February

Severe Weather Awareness

Severe Weather Awareness

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March

Flood Preparedness

Flood Preparedness

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April

Pest & Pathogen Preparedness

Pest & Pathogen Preparedness

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May

Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane Preparedness

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June

Fire Safety Preparedness

Fire Safety Preparedness

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July

Business Continuity & Emergency Fund

Business Continuity & Emergency Fund

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August

Heat and Drought Preparedness

Heat and Drought Preparedness

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September

Disaster Preparedness Month

Disaster Preparedness Month

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October

Earthquake ShakeOut

Earthquake ShakeOut

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November

Pandemic and Public Health Awareness

Pandemic and Public Health Awareness

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December

Winter and Freeze Preparedness

Winter and Freeze Preparedness

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