DRM / BCCEC - Business Resilience & Disaster Management Survey

  • Business Resilience & Disaster Management Survey

    A joint Initiative by the Disaster Risk Management Authority and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation.


  • The Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority, in collaboration with The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation (BCCEC), is reaching out to members of the business community across the country to better understand your needs and capabilities when it comes to disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.

    We know that local businesses play a critical role in national resilience, not just in keeping communities functioning after a disaster, but also in protecting livelihoods and supporting employees through every phase of an emergency.

    This survey is designed to help us:

    -  Understand what support your business needs to prepare for and recover from natural disasters

    -  Identify ways the DRM Authority can help empower your business and workforce

    -  Learn what assets businesses may have that can assist in a disaster response

    -  Map the kinds of businesses that exist throughout The Bahamas to improve future engagement

    We appreciate your time and input.  Your feedback will help shape future support programs, build stronger public-private partnerships, and ensure that the business sector is an intergral part of national disaster response systems.

  • About Your Business

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Business size (based on number of employees)*
  • How many years has your business been in operation*
  • Within which sector does your business operate?*

  • What Your Business Does

  • Are you a registered member of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation?*
  • Is your business formally registered with the government of The Bahamas?*
  • In which Family Islands do you operate? (Select all that apply)*

  • Your Business' Disaster History

  • Has your business operations been affected by a disaster in the last 10 years?*
  • If affected, did you have the resources to help the business quickly recover?*

  • How You Prepare For Disasters

  • Do you currently have a disaster preparedness or business continuity plan in place?*
  • Do your employees receive any guidance or training on disaster procedures?*
  • How confident are you in your business’ ability to continue operating during a disaster?*
  • What are your biggest concerns when preparing for disasters? (Select all that apply)*
  • Are you familiar with the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Authority?*
  • Are you familiar with the Disaster Risk Management Act, 2022?*

  • How You Bounce Back After Disasters

  • How long could your business remain closed before facing major losses?*
  • Do you have insurance or financial reserves in place for disaster recovery?*
  • Would you be willing to participate in a Business Recovery Network coordinated by the DRM Authority?*

  • How Can We Support You

  • What kind of support from the DRM Authority would be most helpful? (Select all that apply)*
  • How would you prefer to receive disaster-related information?*
  • Are there any barriers that prevent your business from participating in preparedness or recovery programs?*

  • Ways Your Business Could Help

  • What resources does your business have to support local/national disaster response? (Select all that apply):*
  • During which phase of the disaster management cycle would your business be willing to assist? (Select all that apply):*
  • What would encourage your business to participate in national disaster management efforts? (Please check all that apply)

  • Final Thoughts

  • Should be Empty: