RiverCOG Business Resiliency Survey

Dear Participant:

The Lower CT River Valley Council of Governments (RiverCOG) is conducting a survey to understand business resiliency issues and capabilities. This survey is part of the region’s Comprehensive Economic Development Plan and will aid the next update to the region’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. It is intended to help the lower Connecticut River Valley develop plans that enable quicker community recovery from natural disasters. Thank you for your valuable time and attention to this important aspect of our region’s and its 17 communities resiliency in regards to recovery from natural disasters.

1.Does the business you are representing have property casualty insurance that covers natural disasters?

Yes

2.Does the business you are representing have flood insurance?

Yes

3.If the business does not have flood insurance, why not?

Not Needed

Not Eligible

Cost

Other

4.Does the business you are representing have business interruption service?

Yes

5.If the business doesn't have business interruption insurance, why not?

Not Needed

Not Eligible

Cost

Other

6.Do you have a back up system(s) for important documents?

Yes

7.Does the business have back up power generation capability?

Yes

8.Does the business have a recovery plan?

Yes

9.What industry classification best fits the business?

Construction

Professional Technical Services (e.g. engineering, accounting, legal, marketing, research, etc.)

Financial Services (e.g., insurance, banking, investment management)

Retail Sales - chain or franchise

Retail Sales - locally owned

Real Estate / Property Management

Restaurant - chain or franchise

Restaurant - independent

Household Services - (e.g. lawn care, barber/hair, dry cleaner, etc.)

11.Sales range of the business?

less than $100k

$100k - k250k

$250k - $500k

$500k+

12.Zip code of business?

RiverCOG Business Resiliency Survey - CEDS