Emergency Planning & Preparedness Consulting

Develop emergency plans and preparedness programs for businesses

Startup Cost
$10,000-$40,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
8-15 months
Profit Potential
$17,000-$100,000/month

Overview

Emergency planning consultants charge $5,000-$50,000 per plan.

Serving 20-60 clients annually generates $200,000-$1,200,000 with 75-85% margins.

In 2025, businesses require comprehensive emergency plans for compliance and protection.

Services include emergency action plan development, business continuity planning, disaster recovery planning, evacuation procedures, emergency communication plans, and staff training on procedures.

Successful consultants assess unique risks, create actionable plans, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct emergency drills, and help businesses prepare for disruptions.

OSHA and insurance often require plans.

Marketing through businesses, insurance brokers, safety consultants, and industry associations.

Required Skills

  • Emergency Planning
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Business Continuity
  • Training and Education
  • Documentation

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • All businesses need emergency plans
  • Regulatory compliance drives demand
  • High margins on consulting
  • Growing awareness of preparedness
  • Can serve multiple industries

Cons

  • Need emergency management expertise
  • Project-based income variability
  • Plan updates required periodically
  • Liability for inadequate plans
  • Competition from safety consultants

How to Get Started

  1. Build emergency planning expertise
  2. Develop planning frameworks and templates
  3. Market to businesses and organizations
  4. Conduct risk assessments
  5. Create comprehensive emergency plans
  6. Train staff on emergency procedures
  7. Provide plan updates and drills

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