From infrastructure failures, aging building systems, to natural disasters, the longevity of your business depends on being prepared for the unexpected. Businesses throughout New York City have seen their share of interruptions, gaining valuable experience about how to persevere in the face of tragedy.

To help your business prepare, The Union Square Partnership, Flatiron Partnership, and Village Alliance have teamed up to present an Emergency Management Forum that will arm attendees with practical knowledge, resources, and relationships to weather any emergency.

Confirmed speakers include:

Robert Pettenato, Director, Emergency Preparedness
Con Edison

Renée Typaldos, Restaurant Owner
Merakia

Mickey Slevin, Senior Regional Director
General Assembly New York

Rachel Van Tosh, Deputy Commissioner
NYC Small Business Services

At Before Disaster Strikes, join emergency planning experts, institutions, and businesses who will share insights on what the most important lessons learned from disaster and how to engage staff, government officials, and local organizations in the event of a disaster.

Tickets to Before Disaster Strikes are $10 plus processing fee. All proceeds from the event will support emergency preparedness outreach and services in Flatiron, Union Square, and Greenwich Village.