The Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series

The upcoming session Ensure Readiness with Smart Insurance Practices will be held on October 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET. It will focus on how small businesses can utilize insurance and building codes to better secure their business. This session is part of the 2026 Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series aimed at sharing critical information and resources for small businesses to successfully navigate disaster recovery situations and build resiliency before, during, and after disasters.
 
 U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Office of Business, Industry, and Infrastructure Integration (OB3I)
in partnership with
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience (ODRR)
presents
The Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series
October 20, 2026
1:00 – 2:30 PM ET
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The upcoming session Ensure Readiness with Smart Insurance Practices will be held on October 20, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET. It will focus on how small businesses can utilize insurance and building codes to better secure their business. This session is part of the 2026 Small Business Disaster Preparedness Series aimed at sharing critical information and resources for small businesses to successfully navigate disaster recovery situations and build resiliency before, during, and after disasters.

FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program provides flood insurance to property owners, renters and businesses. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) is an independent, 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to conducting research that leads to real-world solutions for home and business owners.

Session Presenters and Topics 

• [5 mins] FEMA, OB3I | AnDrea Hargrove, Partnerships Lead, FEMA OB3I

• Overview of OB3I and the National Business Emergency Operations Center (NBEOC)

• 5 mins] FEMA, OB3I

• Leadership Remarks

• [5 mins] SBA | Olivia Humilde, Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator, Policy, Planning, Partnerships & Public Affairs Division (P4), Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience (ODR&R)

• Introductory Remarks

• [25 mins] FEMA National Flood Insurance Program | TBD
• [25 mins] Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS) |Steve Hawks, Senior Director for Wildfire & Ross Haigler, Senior Director of Commercial Lines
• [15 mins] Q& A