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How to Stay In Business During Hazards According to Homeland Security  
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Tags: hazards, staying open, homeland security, securing places

During a disasters many things will run through your mind. If you own a business the question about whether or not to stay open is an important one. Here are some tips from Homeland Security to help you decide and to help you stay open.

	Be Informed - Know what kinds of emergencies might affect your company.
	Continuity Planning - Carefully assess how your company functions, both internally and externally.
	Emergency Planning - Your employees and co-workers are your business's most important and valuable asset.
	Emergency Supplies -Think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
	Deciding to Stay or Go - Shelter-in-place or evacuate, plan for both possibilities.
	Fire Safety - Fire is the most common of all business disasters.
	Medical Emergencies- Take steps that give you the upper hand in responding to medical emergencies.
	Influenza Pandemic - The federal government, states, communities and industry are taking steps to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.

Lister: Angie
Source: Homeland Security

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