Small businesses are the backbone of our communities, yet are often the most vulnerable in times of disaster. Developed in partnership with FedEx with additional support from Allstate, American Express, and Fiserv, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Readiness for Resiliency (R4R) program helps small businesses prepare for unexpected crises and offers an immediate $5,000 recovery grant if a disaster hits their region.

Why it matters: 94% of small and medium-sized businesses believe their business would recover if affected by a disaster, but only 26% have an actual disaster plan in place. With hurricane season here, now is the time to prepare.

How it works: Eligible businesses can follow a simple three-step process:

• Complete the emergency preparedness checklist
• Take the eligibility quiz and register your business
• Apply for a grant

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