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Disaster Response and Resiliency

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We deliver education, training, tools, and resources to help employers prepare for disasters and resume the important work of serving communities.

We activate purpose-built partnerships and technology platforms that ensure accurate, timely information from the ground and help speed decision-making in moments of crisis.

We break through the clutter to identify specific place-based needs and help the right kinds of relief get to the right places in the right order.

We connect leaders from the highest levels of business, government, and nonprofits to spread good ideas and solve problems together.

The Preparedness Payoff: The Economic Benefits of Investing in Climate Resilience

New report by Allstate, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, finds investing in resilience saves jobs and incomes. The economic study showed every $1 spent on climate resilience and preparedness saves communities $13 in damages, cleanup costs, and economic impact.

We have several resources to help small businesses prepare and recover from a crisis, including steps to build a disaster plan and the chance to receive a $5,000 grant if a disaster hits your area.

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The U.S. Chamber Foundation assembled multi-sector leaders on October 3 to discuss Hurricane Helene's impacts, immediate needs, and ways the private sector can help.

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Small businesses serve as the economic engine of this nation. Yet, they are often the most vulnerable when disasters strike. It's estimated that 25% of businesses do not reopen following a major disaster. Developed in partnership with FedEx with support from Allstate, the Readiness for Resiliency Program (R4R) is a multi-year initiative to support small businesses impacted by disasters.

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