SF BayFor businesses in Sonoma, Napa, Marin and beyond, wildfire is a business continuity issue. Preparation includes the people you will call.
Officials urge early preparation
Sonoma County emergency officials warned in May 2026 of a potentially high-risk wildfire season, and Cal OES continues to expand its Ready California preparedness resources.
Build your emergency contact list
The Chamber of Commerce Foundation lists an up-to-date emergency contact list for employees, vendors and key stakeholders as a core preparedness step. Add:
- Your insurance agent and a backup contact
- An electrician, restoration contractor and roofer
- Your IT provider and data-backup service
- Your accountant and banker
- Trusted fellow business owners who can help
Why this matters
A regional chamber reports that roughly one in four businesses that close because of a major disaster never reopen. Relationships shorten recovery because you already know who to call.
Network in advance
A BNI chapter gives you a standing circle of vetted professionals across industries. Review your plan with your members before fire season, not during it.
Sources
- Sonoma County: Wildfire season warning
- Emergency Planning for Bay Area Small Businesses
- Cal OES: Managing Your Business in Times of Crisis
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