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10. Cooperate with Management personnel and Fire Department representatives. <br /> 11. Be prepared and stay alert for aftershocks. <br /> Checklist for Business Survival following an Earthquake <br /> Businesses face many hurdles in recovering from earthquakes. A key to survival is looking <br /> ahead and planning for recovery before an earthquake strikes. The following checklist <br /> identifies areas that can reduce the impact of an earthquake by enabling your <br /> company to continue normal business operations. <br /> ❑ Make agreements with vendors and suppliers to assure continued business or identify <br /> alternate sources in the event your normal vendors are unable to function after an <br /> earthquake. <br /> ❑ Develop and maintain inventories for critical supplies, equipment and employee skills. <br /> ❑ Develop a plan for informing clients, the general public and the media about <br /> company operations following an earthquake. <br /> ❑ Store duplicates of vital company records and important documents off-site. <br /> ❑ Take steps to "quake proof" your computer facility and equipment. <br /> ❑ Establish contracts with engineers and suppliers to survey damage and perform <br /> clean up following an earthquake. <br /> ❑ Develop a plan for business restoration including securing alternate work sites for <br /> personnel, restoring damaged utility systems, and controlling access to company <br /> facilities. <br /> ❑ Develop alternate marketing strategies for your products or for moving into other <br /> markets under post-earthquake conditions. <br /> ❑ Create post-earthquake financing and investment strategies to protect corporate <br /> assets. <br /> ❑ Make sure your bank is informed about your disaster contingency planning to assure <br /> quick response to your post-earthquake needs. <br /> ❑ Review existing inter-company mutual aid agreements to establish what needs might <br /> be following an earthquake. <br /> 1 <br />