September 26, 2004 Bulletin

Ridge announces security campaign that targets businesses

Washington, DC, Sep. 23 (UPI) -- The U.S. Homeland Security department has announced a campaign to help small business owners plan in the event of an attack or disaster.

The DHS, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Advertising Council, is holding the "Ready for Business Campaign."

"Preparedness requires everyone's help to secure our country," DHS Secretary Tom Ridge said. "The private sector is critical to national security."

"Private sector preparedness is not a luxury, it is essential," said Lee Hamilton, 9/11 Commission vice-chair. Private businesses is a vital part of the U.S. infrastructure, although most small businesses do not see a need to plan for serious disasters. "Our response to terror must not be left to chance, we can prepare now," he said.

Being ready for emergencies is "not an expense, it's an investment," Ridge said. September has been designated National Preparedness Month.

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