Disaster Prep and Response Resource Page 

SHRM RESOURCES

Northeast Human Resources Association Offers FREE Crisis Support Session in Response to the Marathon Bombings

Managing Through Emergency and Disaster
This article addresses HR’s role in planning for and responding to emergency and disaster, reviews basic steps in emergency planning, and briefly highlights practices and issues involved in the disaster management process.

Planning for Disaster
This article describes a systematic plan for approaching emergencies, and preparations to keep employees safe and minimize disruptions to operations.

Crisis Management in Today's Business Environment: HR’s Strategic Role
This SHRM research paper discusses HR's strategic role in dealing with unexpected crises.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Ready.gov
Resources to help businesses create continuity plans, prepare for the unknown, communicate with employees and more, including:

• Why Business Should Have a Plan; How to Talk to Your Insurance Agent
• Sample Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan

Redcross.org 
Get suggestions for a Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit here. 

FEMA.gov
Learn about federal, state and local resources to prepare for, prevent or recover from disasters.

CDC.gov
The Centers for Disease Control offers resources on emergency response to natural disasters and severe weather.

Weather.gov
Stay up-to-date on the latest weather news.

Create, evaluate and test your disaster prep plan with these resources:

• www.USA.gov
• www.PrepareMyBusiness.org
• www.fema.gov/privatesector/preparedness/
• www.RedCross.org/BeRedCrossReady

SHRM RESOURCES

When Disasters Strike: Pay, Leave and Related Issues
When business is suspended or employees can't get to work, numerous employment laws are implicated including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Disaster Assistance.gov
Details the kinds of assistance available and reduces the number of forms to file to receive assistance.

State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management
Direct contact information for emergency management offices in your state.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations--IRS.gov
The latest information on which localities can apply for tax relief following a disaster in their area.

Redcross.org
Has a “safe and well” list where employees can let family, supervisors and co-workers know where they are.

Flood Recovery
Visit this page for flood preparedness and response advice.

Hurricane Preparedness
Visit this page for hurricane preparedness and response advice.

Click here to view resources on employee leave, wage and hour issues, disaster recovery, more.