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Volusia Prepares Business (VPB) was established in June of 2005 to connect the private sector with the government in Volusia County. The need became apparent following the very active 2004 Hurricane Season. On the right side of our Home Page you will see a list of the many community organizations that support VPB and were the original founders.
Any business can participate in VPB. Profit and non-profit, big and small, all are welcome. There is no cost and a great deal to be gained.
First VPB creates a method of communicating valuable information to employers and through them to their employees regarding natural disasters, Homeland Security issues and health emergencies such as pandemic outbreaks. VPB can provide accurate information and help avoid misinformation and even panic.
Second, we can provide an entire range of training to the private sector. Anything from simple awareness presentations to specialized hazardous material and emergency response training is available through VPB.
Third, VPB provides a data base of critically needed resources so both government and private organizations can locate what they need during a disaster. This "clearing house" can also serve as a conduit of immediate information between government and the privat e sector. The clearing house can identify companies that need immediate help to stay in operation. By helping them continue to operate we keep our residents employed and Volusia County’s economy vibrant.
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Volusia Prepares Business gets the backing of Enterprise Florida. E-Florida is hoping that successes in Volusia County can be used as models for other parts of the state. More...
Wanted: Your products and services. Volusia Prepares Business is actively developing a list of critical products and services that can be quickly acquired and put to use following a disaster. Do you have what we need? More...
BAM teams up with Volusia Prepares Business to help get condominiums prepared for the next hurricane season. The Building Association Managers (BAM) of Volusia County sponsored a disaster preparedness and recovery workshop in October targeting condominium managers and boards of directors. More...
Volusia and Flagler counties’ CUDARC begins its first year. The College and University Disaster Assessment and Research Center is believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. More...
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