Resilience Series: Johnston County Emergency Response (In Person)

Johnston County Small Business Resilience Program

Prepare. Respond. Recover. Stay Open.

Thanks to funding from Duke Energy, the Triangle East Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Small Business Center at Johnston Community College, invites small business owners to participate in a powerful 3-part training series designed to strengthen your business against unexpected disruptions.

From hurricanes and floods to cyber threats and power outages, today's businesses face more risks than ever before. This program equips you with the tools, knowledge and local connections needed to protect your business and recover faster.

Why Attend?

• Learn how to safeguard your business from natural and digital disasters
• Hear directly from experts and local emergency leaders
• Build a practical resilience and recovery plan
• Connect with other business owners in your community
• Become eligible to apply for grant funding to support your preparedness efforts (must attend all three sessions)

Space is limited. Secure your spot and take the first step toward building a more resilient business.

Workshop 1: Johnston County Emergency Response

Know your local systems before you need them

Hear from Johnston County emergency services as they walk through how disaster response works locally and what businesses need to know.

Speakers include:

• Sandy Wood - Emergency Management Coordinator
• Travis Johnson - Fire Marshal
• Allison Bissette - EMS Assistant Chief

Topics Include:

• Local emergency response protocols and response structure
• Hazard mitigation planning
• Real-time alert and communication systems
• How businesses can align with county response efforts