Disaster Response and Resiliency
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.
Press Release
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with American Express, launched a grant program to help small business owners recover from natural disasters. With support from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, the first round of funding totaling $500,000 will be used to provide $5,000 each to Maui-based small businesses impacted by the catastrophic wildfires of August 2023.
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.
Programs
Latest Content
We sat down with experts to discuss how investments in climate resilience not only reduce disaster costs, but also promote economic growth and stability in communities.
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin shares pit-stop wisdom on small business preparedness and resilience.
Leaders from the Medtronic Foundation and Walmart share how organizations can work together to best position themselves for successful disaster response initiatives.
Trust took center stage at this year’s 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference, where public and private sector leaders convened to discuss actionable strategies, key insights, and lessons learned for supporting communities before, during, and after crises.
Small business perspectives were the focus of the 13th Annual Building Resilience Conference, highlighting the power, tenacity, and resilience of small businesses across the country.
As communities worldwide face growing conflict and natural disasters, this panel provides actionable insights for the business community on strengthening humanitarian response.
Allstate's Elliot Stultz discusses the business case for resilience and the importance of strong public-private partnerships for effective climate risk management.
