NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane season is here, and several local organizations want to make sure small business owners know how to develop a disaster preparedness plan, maintain safety and communications during an event, and access emergency funding and other resources after a hurricane.
The Urban League, FEMA, and SBA Louisiana District Office will host webinars for small business owners starting today.
- Tuesday, June 21st, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Online – 6/21/22 Attendee Registration Link
- Wednesday, August 3rd, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Online – 8/3/22 Attendee Registration Link
Here are a few more things the organization says business owners can do now to start preparing:
- Ensure that your IDs, financial cards, and licenses are up to date.
- Have updated contact information for your staff stored in a safe place.
- Take stock of your current inventory
and - Take pictures of all assets.
For assistance with preparing for hurricane season, contact the Urban League of Louisiana’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation by emailing cei@urbanleaguela.org.