Take action today to prepare for any disruption!

From gas leaks and fires to major hurricanes, flooding, and blackouts, NYC business owners face many challenges that can impact your operations and assets. The Department of Small Business Services (SBS) is here to help guide you through the start of a business continuity plan. Join us in starting your business continuity plan.

You will learn how to:

• Stay in business: Identify your key business functions, employees, and documents
• Protect your investments: Understand how to protect your assets and navigate insurance processes
• Be ready for action: Create a business continuity plan for your business
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Hurricane Preparedness Webinar​ on August 14, 2024 at 1pm highlighting the Risk Assessment and Grant Program. The webinar will include an information session on eligibility requirements, describing the assessment process, guiding business owners through the start of a business continuity plan, tips on hurricane preparedness, and answering questions by the audience.

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Register here for the webinar link​

The webinar link will be sent out 2 days prior to the event -

You can contact us at: BusinessPREP@sbs.nyc.gov

Learn More and Apply

Eligibility Requirements

• Your business and/or property is located in an area at risk of flooding according to the NYC Flood Hazard Mapper​ or the NYC Stormwater Resiliency Maps​
• Have been in operation for at least one (1) year at the time of application or the commercial property must be occupied by a small business that has been in operation for at least one (1) year at the time of application
• Your annual revenue does not exceed $30 million
• Did not previously receive any grant or other benefit from the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Business PREP Grant Program or the RISE:NYC Program​
• All required licenses and permits relating to the commercial property or the small business occupying the commercial property must be current