September is National Preparedness Month. Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Allstate, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation in raising awareness about the value and importance of preparedness. Here are three ways to take action today. Use the resources below to:
- Educate communities about the economic benefits of preparedness.
- Share preparedness resources for communities, businesses, and households.
- Post about preparedness on social media using #NationalPreparednessMonth.
Questions? Contact Lindsay Cates at lcates@uschamber.com
Quick Facts on Disaster Preparedness
Find these stats and more in The Preparedness Payoff: The Economic Benefits of Investing in Climate Resilience.
- On average, 10 natural disasters occur in the U.S. each year that cost $1 billion or more.
- Every $1 invested in resilience and preparedness saves $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impact.
- If a large city like Miami invests $10.8 billion in resilience and preparedness before a Category 4 hurricane, that city would save 184,000 jobs and $26 billion in GDP. If the city didn’t make those investments, it would lose 361,000 jobs and $46 billion in GDP.
The Research
Preparedness Resources for Communities, Businesses & Households
- Allstate's Disaster Help Center provides tips about prep, recovery, and coverage by weather peril.
- The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Small Business Resilience Hub has resources on how small businesses can prepare for and recover from disaster, including the Disaster Help Desk which connects small business owners to personalized, one-on-one support.
- The U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program empowers small business owners with a step-by-step guide on preparing for a disaster and offers $5,000 grants for those prepared businesses if a major disaster hits their region.
Sample Social Media Posts
Post in September using #NationalPreparednessMonth. Be sure to tag: @uschamber @allstate @usccfoundation
- It’s #NationalPreparednessMonth and peak season for hurricanes and other severe weather threats. Did you know? If a community invests $1 in disaster preparation, they save $13 in economic costs, damages, and clean up after a disaster strikes. Get smart on the preparedness payoff: https://www.uschamber.com/security/the-preparedness-payoff-the-economic-benefits-of-investing-in-climate-resilience
- It’s #NationalPreparednessMonth! A study from @USChamber @Allstate & @USCCFoundation reminds communities that every $1 spent on disaster preparedness saves $13 in economic costs, damages, and cleanup. It’s time to take steps to prepare. For more on the preparedness payoff: https://www.uschamber.com/security/the-preparedness-payoff-the-economic-benefits-of-investing-in-climate-resilience
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September is #NationalPreparednessMonth. I’m reading new data from @USChamber @Allstate & @USCCFoundation showing how investing in climate resilience pays dividends for communities, businesses, and families.
It’s a great reminder that taking steps to prepare for disaster NOW is worth it: https://www.uschamber.com/security/the-preparedness-payoff-the-economic-benefits-of-investing-in-climate-resilience
