Posted by Sarah Rixey on Wed, Apr 10, 2013
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Partners in Preparedness
As our audience continues to grow and new people join the Agility family, we found it appropriate to re-introduce our collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA).
For those of you who don't know, three years ago Agility and the SBA came together and launched an educational program, offering free tools and resources to help small business owners plan for and recover from disasters.
Today, the program continues to evolve and grow, offering new checklists and webinar topics. The co-sponsored website, www.PrepareMyBusiness.org houses everything from real-world recovery stories to information on disaster assistance loans.
Share the www.PrepareMyBusiness.org link with other businesses, partners, suppliers, etc. and help spread the word.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Wed, Feb 27, 2013
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Stay Afloat
The Midwest was hammered with yet another snow storm this week. And with winter weather on everyone’s mind, it’s hard to believe the first day of spring is less than a month away.
As the snow melts and temperatures rise, flooding becomes a major issue in many parts of the country. According to FEMA, floods are one of the most common and expensive natural disasters. All it takes is a few inches of water to cause thousands of dollars of damage.
So what can you do to protect yourself, your family and your business? Join Agility on March 13th for a free webinar on preparing your business for spring weather.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Jan 25, 2013
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Lessons Learned
From the June Derecho to the October Superstorm, 2012 was a historical year for disasters. In a 12-month period, Agility responded to over 4,200 businesses in 44 states and provinces. Click here to view our year-in-review infographic.
So what can we learn from these events? What did business do to prepare? What worked? Perhaps more importantly – what didn't? The following resources will answer these questions and more.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Mon, Jan 14, 2013
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Flu Update
The influenza outbreak has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. The number of states reporting widespread activity rose from 41 to 47 in one week. Click here for a snapshot of flu activity in your state.
In response, Agility Recovery is hosting a free webinar this Wednesday featuring Dr. Michael Jhung, lead medical officer in the CDC's Influenza Division who will update us on the current status of the outbreak and the severity throughout the nation. Join us as we discuss how to reduce risk, prevent transmission of the virus and maintain a healthy work environment.
The 2013 Flu Outbreak: Risks and Ways to Prepare
Guest Speaker: Dr. Michael Jhung, CDC
Wednesday, January 16th – 2:00 PM EST
Click here to register
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Dec 27, 2012
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The Best of 2012
Join us this week as we revisit our top 10 disaster recovery tips from 2012. We hope you enjoy taking a look back, and picking up a tip or two that you missed the first time around. Want to help spread the word of preparedness? [~Forward~]Click here[~EndForward~] to forward to a friend.
10.) 10 Steps to Preparedness – Our National Preparedness Month webinar, The 10 steps to Preparedness was our most watched webinar this year.
9.) The #1 Cause of Business Downtime – As we look back at the various business interruptions our members faced this year, there is an obvious common thread among them all. From hurricanes to tornadoes, floods to blizzards, the main culprit of business downtime remains the loss of power.
8.) An Emotional Recovery – The tragic shootings in Colorado and Connecticut this year shocked us all. Learning how to effectively manage traumatic stress can help both you and your employees better cope physically and emotionally following a disaster.
7.) October Storms – Year after year October seems to bring some of the worst storms. This year, Hurricane Sandy proved this yet again. Stretching from the Carolinas to New England, Sandy left 8.5 million homes and businesses without power across 15 states.
6.) National Preparedness Month – For the eighth consecutive year, Agility partnered with FEMA and the Ready Campaign for National Preparedness Month. Thank you to all those who took the time to pledge to prepare this September.
5.) Your To-Do List – Take advantage of the sunny days to plan for the disasters ahead. Agility's simple to-do list will help you get started when the sun is shining.
4.) Disaster Preparedness for your Smartphone – With so many disaster recovery apps out there, how do you know which ones are worth downloading? Here's a list of our top three favorite apps.
3.) Violence in the Workplace – Workplace violence sadly made the headlines several times this year. Learn more about the risk factors and scope of violence in the workplace as well as prevention tips for employers and employees alike.
2.) Ship Wrecked – The cruise boat that capsized off the coast of Italy this year reminded us all of the importance of having a personal preparedness plan.
1.) Common Misconceptions – During an emergency, many people are quick to offer up their opinion. Can you differentiate the sound advice from the urban legends? Don’t let common misconceptions cloud your judgment. Read up on the top disaster myths.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Nov 30, 2012
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Lessons Learned
One month ago Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast with a vengeance. For some people, Superstorm Sandy was a big inconvenience, for others, it was a catastrophic disaster of epic proportions.
So, how are businesses on the east coast coping? What did they do to prepare? What worked? Perhaps more importantly – what didn’t?
There are many lessons to be learned from this historic and tragic event. To help you better prepare, Agility has put together the following resources:
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Sep 28, 2012
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The Wrap-Up
As National Preparedness Month comes to a close, we would like to say thank you to all those who took the time to pledge to prepare this September. All told, we had over 4,100 registrants for our webinar series and tremendous support from national partners including: The Small Business Administration, FEMA and The American Red Cross.
If you missed out on any of our National Preparedness Month events, you can access the recorded versions by simply registering for the webinars at www.pledge2prepare.com. And most importantly, remember preparing for disasters is a continual process. It is not something that can be accomplished in one day, one week or one month.
Stay tuned for next week’s tip as we share some key takeaways from National Preparedness Month and 5 simple steps you can take to prepare your business.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Sep 21, 2012
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Survivor Stories
The continued news coverage of this year’s tornadoes, fires, floods, and hurricanes has inevitably spurred business owners to wonder: Could it happen to me? Could my office, my shop, my warehouse, my factory be completely destroyed? Of course, the answer is yes, but the real question remains: Would your business survive?
Join us for our fourth and final National Preparedness Month webinar on Wednesday, September 26th. Hear first-hand from those who have endured and ultimately survived a variety of disasters. Following their riveting stories, participate in our question & answer session to learn more about their recovery experience.
Surviving a Crisis: Real Life Lessons Learned
September 26th – 2:00 p.m. EDT
Click here to Register
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Thu, Sep 13, 2012
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#DisasterRecovery
The use of social media tools for product promotion and marketing is quite common today. However, not all businesses understand the immense advantage that these tools have to offer when it comes to disaster recovery and business continuity.
In today’s internet intensive world, popular social media outlets like
Facebook and
Twitter are excellent tools for a business to communicate with employees, stakeholders and clients when power is out and in-house systems are down. These online communities provide businesses with the unique opportunity to share information rapidly with a large audience.
Join Agility next week for a free
National Preparedness Month webinar to learn how to effectively integrate social media into your organization's disaster recovery plan.
Utilization of Social Media During a Crisis Guest Speaker: Laura Howe,
VP of PR, The Red Cross
September 19th – 2:00 p.m. EST
Click here to register
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
Posted by Sarah Rixey on Fri, Sep 07, 2012
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Employee Preparedness
When we think of disaster recovery, we often think of a company’s infrastructure; buildings, equipment, data and computer systems. It’s easy to forget that business continuity is first and foremost about the people. It’s people, not technology that recover businesses.
So if your employees are your most valuable asset, what can you do to protect them?
Join us next Wednesday for a free
National Preparedness Month webinar,
Protecting Your Organization by Preparing Your Employees. Listen as guest speaker, Dan Stoneking, Director of the Private Sector at FEMA discusses the strategies and best practices for helping your employees prepare themselves and their families for a crisis.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
