People dedicated to prepare against natural disasters say that two thirds of Bedfordshire businesses have no survival plans if tragedy strikes.
Research gathered by Beds and Luton local resilience forum revealed that there is limited preparation for a major catastrophe such as fire, flooding or severe weather.
And to help businesses plan for the unthinkable before it happens, a business continuity awareness week will be held from Monday to Friday next week.
People there will being encouraged to complete a survey to help check their risks and how prepared they are.
The forum brings together police, fire, ambulance, local councils, health and government agencies, representatives of Bedfordshire businesses and risk and resilience consultants to plan for future protection.
Tony Rogers, of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: “Two thirds don’t have any plan to get them back in business and half of businesses affected by a major disaster with no recovery plan will be bankrupt within the following 12 months.
“This could be a major blow to the local economy, local employment and local services.
“Because disasters can strike any organisation, large or small, at any time.”
Complete the survey online to find out how prepared you are, www.bllrf.org.uk