Business and Industry Council for Emergency Preparedness

The Business and Industry Council for Emergency Preparedness and Planning (BICEPP), is the primary disaster networking organization for businesses in the County of Los Angeles. In 1983, the mayor of Los Angeles and a group of business leaders formed BICEPP as a private sector, self- help association funded by annual sponsorship donations. BICEPP later evolved into a non-profit corporation, led by an executive committee and a board of directors. The mission of BICEPP is to provide a forum for information exchange to enhance emergency preparedness and contingency planning within the business community.

The BICEPP / SCESA Resource Library contains a multitude of books, manuals, pamphlets, articles, abstracts, and other reference materials on disaster planning, preparedness and recovery. Collected over many years, the materials range from complex corporate disaster plans and government publications to basic individual preparedness information.

Education is another BICEPP priority. Since 1984, BICEPP has sponsored ongoing seminars and workshops. These seminars and workshops are specifically designed to promote emergency management, planning, education, and training. BICEPP helps business and industry must become more self-reliant. Pre-disaster mitigation measures and post-disaster recovery plans are essential to retain market share and the competitive edge.

By working together, we can efficiently prepare to handle any crisis. For more information on BICEPP, go to www.bicepp.org.