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Page 14 The INDEPENDENT, August 17, 2011 Don’t wait until it’s too late to make a business continuity plan During the first half of 2011, the U.S. experienced some of the worst tornadoes, wildfires and flooding in its history demonstrating the importance of a business continuity plan, according to the Insurance In- stitute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS). Before April’s disasters struck, between 6,000 and 8,000 small businesses in Al- abama, Tennessee, Mississippi and Georgia were expected to close in 2011, according to a report by Dun & Bradstreet. After the tornadoes, the re- search company increased its forecast to at least 10,000 small businesses. “Small business owners may find it difficult to find the time to devote to planning ahead for a disaster that may never strike,” said Diana McClure, business resiliency program manager at IBHS. “But the alternative is losing the business should a disaster strike for which the business is unprepared.” One in four small business- es that is forced to close be- cause of a disaster never re- opens. Businesses that have a business continuity plan in place – and use it during and after disaster strikes – typically experience less damage, loss and downtime than businesses without a plan. A business continuity plan should at a minimum include the following measures: • A pre-identified site where the business can temporarily relocate • Means to retrieve data, in- cluding employee, customer and vendor records • A process for operating ef- fectively with a smaller staff of key individuals IBHS offers Open for Busi- ness ® , a free, easy-to-use pro- gram that provides small to mid-sized business owners with a tool to create a compre- Council approves IGA for PSWCC From page 13 compliance plan, welding - Fire & Exposure Control, Electrical and Ladder Safety. In August 2008, Council ap- proved an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) creating the Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Communi- ty (PSWCC), partnering with other municipalities and special districts to interact on matters of environmental sensitivity and sustainability. The IGA has been revised and updated. Councilor Brian Biehl serves on the board, and will cast a vote on the revised IGA. The motion carried unanimously by all present to approve an amend- ment to an intergovernmental agreement establishing the Partners for a Sustainable Washington County Communi- ty, and authorized Councilor Biehl to cast the Banks vote in favor of approving the IGA, and authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the city. The next Banks City Council meeting will be held in Banks City Hall on Tuesday, Septem- ber 13, at 7:00 p.m. hensive business continuity plan. The toolkit includes plan- ning worksheets, business continuity and disaster recov- ery tips and risk-specific prop- erty protection information. Go to www.disastersafety.org for more information. IBHS is an independent, nonprofit, scientific and educa- tional organization supported by the property insurance in- dustry. The organization works to reduce the social and eco- nomic effects of natural disas- ters and other risks to residen- tial and commercial property by conducting research and advo- cating improved construction, maintenance and preparation practices. Hagg Lake gets dump station grant The Oregon State Marine Board approved a grant to re- place the dump stations on Scoggins Valley Ramps A and C on Henry Hagg Lake, on June 27, at their quarterly meeting held in Sisters. Washington County applied for, and received a grant for the dump stations since they man- age much of the land around the lake. The boat ramps pro- vide access to the lake for boaters, and also include vehi- cle and trailer parking, rest- rooms and other amenities. The Board approved $6,125 in state boater funds, and $18,375 in federal Clean Ves- sel Act funds for a project total of $24,500. The Oregon State Marine Board is funded entirely by user fees, and revenue gener- ated from the fees goes back to boaters in the form of boating facility improvements, law en- forcement services, and edu- cation and outreach. A complete list of “Round One” grant projects for the 2011-2013 biennium can be found at http://www.boatore gon.com/OSMB/BoatFac/docs/ 11_13_grant_info.pdf. 66 th Annual Banks BBQ 2011 Schedule Banks Sunset Park Free General admission No pets allowed Friday, Aug 19 6:00 PM Hamburger Stand, Beer Garden & Grandstands open 6:00 PM Gene Remero Flat Track Series ( Motorcycles) 6:30 PM Texas Hold’em Poker tournament registration, Schlegal Hall 7:00 PM Texas Hold’em Poker tournament begins, Schlegal Hall Saturday, Aug 20 8:00-11:00 AM All you can eat Breakfast, Provided by Banks Lions Club 8:00-11:00 AM Car show Registration 10:00 AM 40 TH Annual Tractor pull registration begins 12:00 PM Car show judging/ Beer Garden opens 1:00 PM Grandstands open 1:00-5:00 PM Truck registration begins 2:00 PM Tractor Pull Begins 5:00-6:30 PM Lawn Mower Races 7:00 PM Truck Pull Begins, pit sales are closed 7:00-11:00 PM Music in the Beer Gardens Sunday, Aug 21 7:00-11:00 AM 8:00-12:00 PM 8:30 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM All you can eat breakfast, Provided by Banks Lions Club Tractor & Truck Registration Parade sign up - at Main St. & Sunset BANKS GRAND PARADE Flag Raising at Schlegel Hall, Famous BBQ Sandwiches Grandstands open / Beer Garden opens Kids Games & Rides in the picnic area 40 th ANNUAL TRACTOR & TRUCK PULL BEGINS Kid’s Pedal Pull in the grandstands area, Sponsored by Fisher Farm & Lawn in Hillsboro Greased Pole/ Frog Jumping contest in the picnic area 12 th ANNUAL COMBINE DESTRUCTION DERBY Truck Tug-of-War, pit sales closed Car Blow Up Grandstands Admission Prices: Friday: Sunset speedway pricing Saturday: Adults $10 • Children ages 6-16 $5 • 5 & under free Saturday Family Pass: $25, good for 2 adults & 2 children Sunday: Adults $12 • Children ages 6-16 $6 • 5 & under free Sunday Family Pass: $30, good for 2 adults & 2 kids www.bankssunsetpark.com