Business preparedness | City of Independence, MO

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If you operate a business in Independence, the Emergency Management Department would love to collaborate with you on a few levels. First, we offer tools and resources for your unique needs in disaster planning. Second, our department would like to incorporate your business into our local recovery plans. Finally, our department along with state and federal resources can offer guidance for your continuity planning.

We know that when a disaster strikes, getting your business back up and running is crucial, for both you and the local economy. With the tools available from regional emergency managers, your business can be ready.

Check out ready.gov/business to learn more or contact our office at 816-325-7167.

For health care related businesses, learn about CMS guidelines for preparedness exercises and emergency operations planning at CMS.gov. Both the Independence Health Department and the Emergency Management Department planners can assist your facility in working through the CMS requirements by using the forms located here.