SMARTstartDisaster Planning
Pasco County is made up of thousands of businesses, both large and small. Should Pasco County be affected by a major disaster, Pasco Economic Development Council is here to assist businesses with recovery, assistance programs, and information. Pasco EDC is the official liason to connect Pasco County businesses with Federal, State, and local government agencies and programs. To ensure adequate support, Pasco EDC will coordinate with the five chambers of commerce to identify staff and alternates for the Emergency Operations Center and for the Business Disaster Recovery Center.
Business Preparedness Checklist
Pasco County Resources
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Know Your Evacuation Zone
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Disaster Preparedness Guide
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Interactive Evacuation Zone Map
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Keep in mind that the Pasco County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) can provide assistance in developing both your hurricane procedures and staff training program. We encourage you to review the Pasco OEM website which has some very useful and informative information.
Emergency Recovery Resources
Florida Small Business Development Center at USF (SBDC) Recovery Assistance
Florida Emergency Management Association
Business Damage? Report it Now.
Florida Disaster Fund
Resources for Your Business (Response & Recovery)
Recovery assistance
Temporary assistance to keep workforce intact
Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Internal Revenue Service: Prepare Taxes Ahead of Disaster
In case of disaster, it is vital for Pasco EDC to have records regarding the personnel authorized to be on your site during recovery operations as well as advance knowledge of special needs your business may require.
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