Storm Preparedness Resources for Marinas and Boatyards
Published on September 12, 2024
As the state of Florida braces for Hurricane Milton, there are many state and federal services and resources available to marinas and boatyards impacted by storms. This page provides links to federal and state agencies.
Federal Resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA provides disaster services with information, support and assistance. Individuals and business owners can input their ZIP code to determine if they are in an area that has been declared for assistance.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The IRS provides tax relief provisions for taxpayers impacted by storms.
The Better Business Bureau has created a hurricane guide, which offers preparedness tips, recovery and repair services, government resources and information on how to avoid storm chaser scams.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The SBA provides low-interest disaster loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from declared disasters.
The American Red Cross supports and aids storm victims.
Ready Business helps business owners and employees prepare for hazards such as storms and natural disasters.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA offers tools to help businesses implement an emergency action plan and comply with OSHA’s emergency standards.
Gulf and East Coast States
Alabama
Alabama Small Business Development Center
The Alabama Small Business Development Center offers assistance to businesses affected by natural disasters.
Ready Alabama is a state-wide emergency preparedness initiative designed to encourage residents and business owners to develop and use an emergency kit.
Connecticut
Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Connecticut’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security offers information on creating emergency plans, storm preparedness and disaster recovery resources.
Delaware
Delaware Department of Insurance
The Delaware Department of Insurance offers natural disaster preparedness plans for small businesses to utilize before, during and after storms.
Florida
Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division)
The Division prepares and implements a statewide comprehensive emergency management plan and responds to natural and man-made disasters.
Florida SBDC is a network of small business consultants, including disaster specialists, who can assist small businesses develop emergency preparedness plans for no cost.
FloridaDisaster.biz is a partnership between the Florida Department of Commerce and the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Business owners have access to a disaster planning toolkit and a damage assessment survey.
Georgia
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Georgia’s resource site offers storm preparedness, response and recovery assistance.
Louisiana
Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC)
The LSBDC assists entrepreneurs and business owners with business continuity, emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans.
Louisiana Emergency Preparedness Guide
This downloadable guide offers recommendations for residents and business owners for disaster preparation, prevention, response, recovery and mitigation.
Maine
Maine Emergency Management Agency
The Maine Emergency Management Agency provides storm preparedness checklists and other information for business owners.
Maryland
Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)
MDEM offers an emergency management framework that businesses can utilize to prepare for storms or other natural disasters.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
Massachusetts offers businesses access to communications plans, employee safety procedures and other storm preparation programs.
Mississippi
Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
The Mississippi Business Emergency Operations Center provides assistance to businesses to prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters.
New Jersey
State of New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
Resources for storm recovery and insurance information for small businesses.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Safety
Businesses can learn what to do before and after a storm or natural disaster through the New Hampshire Department of Safety.
New York
NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS)
SBS provides a business preparedness self-assessment tool, emergency contact information and grant and funding information for small businesses affected by storms.
New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM)
The NYCEM is designed to help businesses prepare for emergencies and how to stay open after emergencies through a series of action steps.
North Carolina
North Carolina SBTDC offers recovery and preparedness assistance for small businesses impacted by storms or other natural disasters.
ReadyNC is operated by the state of North Carolina and provides information on weather conditions, evacuation orders, power outages and road conditions and disaster assistance.
Rhode Island
The state of Rhode Island’s website contains hurricane preparedness information for residents and businesses, as well as links to NOAA and federal government FEMA and storm assistance services.
South Carolina
South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)
SCEMD provides an emergency preparedness plan for businesses, as well as links to the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the SCEMD Recovery Program.
The city of Charleston, South Carolina, has developed a disaster preparedness plan for businesses impacted by hurricanes and storms.
Texas
Texas Economic and Development Tourism
This site offers state and federal resources for business owners impacted by storms and natural disasters.
Texas Hurricane Preparedness Planning
This downloadable document offers information on planning for a hurricane.
Virginia
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Support for Virginia businesses affected by storms and other natural disasters.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management includes a hurricane preparedness guide and evacuation guide for businesses and residents.
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