Emergency Preparedness

Wiri Business District - Emergency Preparedness

The Wiri Business Association (WBA) is undertaking a project designed to support Wiri businesses who may not have an emergency response plan in the advent of a natural disaster or other adverse event such as a fire or pandemic.

The WBA can play a crucial role in emergency preparedness for its business district by collaborating with local authorities, businesses, and stakeholders. Here are some ways we can help in this area:

Emergency Planning and Training

BIDs can work with local emergency management agencies and businesses to develop comprehensive emergency response plans. This includes conducting risk assessments, identifying potential hazards, establishing communication protocols, and organizing training sessions for businesses and employees.

Communication and Information Sharing

BIDs can serve as a central hub for emergency communication and information sharing. They can establish communication channels, such as email lists, SMS alerts, or dedicated websites, to disseminate important information during emergencies. BIDs can also collaborate with local authorities to ensure businesses receive timely updates and instructions.

Collaborative Resource Sharing:

BIDs can facilitate resource sharing among businesses within the district during emergencies. This can include sharing equipment, backup power sources, emergency supplies, and even temporary workspace arrangements.

Emergency Response Coordination

BIDs can work closely with local emergency management agencies and first responders to coordinate emergency response efforts. By fostering relationships with these organizations, BIDs can ensure a coordinated and effective response in the event of a disaster.

Collaborative Transportation Planning

TMAs provide a platform for businesses within the BID to collaborate on transportation planning initiatives. By pooling resources and expertise, businesses can collectively address transportation challenges, identify shared priorities, and advocate for transportation infrastructure improvements. This collaborative approach ensures that the transportation needs of businesses are effectively represented and addressed.

Infrastructure Resilience and Mitigation

BIDs can advocate for infrastructure improvements and resilience measures that can mitigate the impact of emergencies. This can include initiatives such as improved drainage systems, backup power sources, flood mitigation strategies, and enhanced building codes.

Business Continuity Planning

BIDs can assist businesses in developing business continuity plans that outline strategies for continuing operations during and after an emergency. This includes identifying backup locations, data backup and recovery strategies, supply chain management, and financial planning.

By focusing on emergency preparedness, a BID can help businesses within the district be better equipped to handle emergencies, minimize disruptions, and ensure the safety of employees and customers. The examples mentioned above demonstrate how BIDs in various cities across the USA have taken proactive measures to enhance emergency preparedness within their business districts.