Produced in Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready Campaign and The Extension Disaster Education Network
Level I- Ready Business Course - (Level II Click Here)
This 3-hour course will help the participant understand the importance of a disaster plan, share ideas, and develop the beginning of a disaster plan for their business. The intended audience involves people interested in helping small and medium sized businesses survive potential disaster.
This course is designed for use by Land Grant University specialists, Cooperative Extension Service educators and/or volunteers located in counties around the United States.
Course Basics Access the Materials
Target Audience: Business owners, managers, employees
Delivery Method: Classroom style
Cost: Dependent on cost of handouts and meeting space.
Course Length: Three hours
University Credit: No
Materials: Instructor's Guide, PowerPoint Presentation, Course Outline, and DHS Mentoring Guide.
Access The Course
Course Outline - PDF
Three-Hour Course Instructor's Guide - (PDF, 1MB)
Three-Hour Course Instructor's Guide - (MS Word, 30 MB)
Course PowerPoint - (compressed 2.9 MB)
Mentoring Guide: User Edition - (PDF, 1.7 MB)
Sample Disaster Plan - (PDF) Print this plan for each student so they can begin filling it out during your course.
Course Evaluation - (MS Word)
We are in the process of requesting a human subjects approval. Until then, this evaluation is provided as a template for you to adapt. Human subjects approval at your institution is left up to you.
DHS Ready Business
Other useful tools and handouts for this course can be found at the U.S. Department of Homeland Securities READY Business Web page
