About
A Hurricane Simulation Exercise for Tampa Bay Small Businesses & Emergency Management Agencies
What if a Category 5 hurricane struck the Tampa Bay region?
Is your small business prepared for a quick recovery?
Project Phoenix: Tampa Bay Hurricane Recovery is a facilitated training exercise that examines critical issues and capabilities of small businesses and emergency management agencies during disaster recovery.
Why do you need to be there?
Support Network: Connect with other small business owners and local officials to improve your hurricane preparation and recovery network
Resource Sharing: Gain access to various state, regional, and local recovery resources
Free Training: Analyze your business continuity plan, disaster kit, and emergency communications to ensure you are ready for the next storm
Lessons Learned from 2024: Hear words of advice from small business owners and local officials impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Complimentary Lunch: Come enjoy a free lunch and presentation from a local official
6 Exercise Locations:
Citrus County
Hernando County
Hillsborough County
Pasco County
Pinellas County
Manatee County
Event Details:
Free parking on site
Coffee and lunch are provided
Check in begins at 8:30am
Program from 9am - 4pm with several breaks
Active participation required
Facilitated by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
Staff Contact: Alison Prater, Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator, Alison@TBRPC.org