HR That Works

Disaster Planning

The following information will help you plan for a disaster before it occurs:

Emergency Planning Checklist - A comprehensive checklist to make sure everything is taken into consideration.
FORMS:

Emergency Contact Information - Have your employees fill out this form so you know who to contact in case of an emergency.
Telecommuting Agreement - If they work from home.
Emergency Loan Agreement - If you plan to make any disaster loans.

Online Disaster Resources - Lists the best disaster resources on the internet.
Sample Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan - A great sample emergency plan to fill in the blanks by Ready.gov (PDF only).
University of Florida Departmental Hurricane/Tropical Storm Defense and Recovery Plan - Another sample plan.
University of Florida Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry
Sample Employer Information Sheet - Addresses questions regarding company closings, failure to report to work, policy and procedures.
Fair Labor Standards Act Memo - On paying employees during a disaster.
Disaster Outline for Managing Employee Obligations During a Disaster (produced by Epstein, Becker & Green) - Addresses the legal issues and obligations employers face after hurricanes and other disasters.
MP3 - Listen to the audio file of the April 19, 2006 teleclass on "Managing Employee Obligations During Hurricanes and Other Disasters".