When disruptions occur, preparation can make the difference between a temporary setback and a long-term business interruption. To help local businesses strengthen their resilience, the City of Irvine’s Office of Economic Development and the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce are launching a new three-part Emergency Preparedness Series for Businesses.
The series will provide practical tools, expert guidance, and actionable strategies to help businesses protect employees, safeguard operations, and recover more quickly from unexpected events.
The first workshop, Emergency Response & Fire Safety, will take place Thursday, July 16, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at 36 Executive Park, Suite 100. Presented by the City of Irvine’s Office of Emergency Management and the Orange County Fire Authority, the session will cover emergency response procedures, employee safety, and preparedness for fires and natural disasters.
“Businesses are the backbone of Irvine’s economy, and their ability to remain resilient during disruptions is critical to our community’s long-term success,” said Hillary Ahluwalia, Assistant to the City Manager.
Irvine Police Lieutenant Sarah Leclercq emphasized the important connection between public safety and business preparedness.
“Emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility,” said Lieutenant Leclercq. “By helping businesses prepare for challenging situations, we strengthen the safety and resilience of the entire community.”
Businesses are encouraged to attend one or all three workshops to develop and strengthen their preparedness strategies. Save the date for the other workshops in the series:
Outsmart Disaster | Tuesday, August 25 | 8:30–11 a.m.
Programming of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), presented by the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce
Develop a customized preparedness roadmap to strengthen business resilience, minimize disruptions, and recover faster when the unexpected occurs.
Crime Prevention | Tuesday, September 29 | 8:30–11 a.m.
Presented by: Irvine Police Department
Learn how to protect your business from today’s most common threats. Gain practical prevention strategies and insights from law enforcement experts.
Download the workshop flier (Open in new window). For registration information, visit cityofirvine.gov/economicdevelopment/events (Open in new window).
