Emergency Response Planning for Nonprofits

Emergency Response Planning for Nonprofits While nonprofits designed to provide relief during emergency situations will have preparedness at the forefront of their planning, many other nonprofits may not have considered what they should do in the event of emergencies like fires, blackouts, tornadoes and workplace violence. There are three types of emergency response plans that …

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Emergency Response and Business Continuity

Emergency Response and Business Continuity When faced with an emergency scenario, you may feel like you have to juggle two competing aims: responding to the emergency at hand and keeping your business running and generating revenue. This article is going to cover what both emergency response and business continuity look like, their differences and their …

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Emergency Preparedness for Businesses

Emergency Preparedness for Businesses Emergency preparedness is a fundamental part of being a responsible business owner to keep your valued workers safe and protect your assets. Having a plan of action can save lives and potentially save your business. Let’s look at seven important steps for making sure your business is equipped to handle what …

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Does Your Emergency Response Plan Include Power?

Does Your Emergency Response Plan Include Power? When disaster strikes, there is no time left to plan. Action is what is needed during an emergency—action taken according to an already-thought-out plan. Whether or not your emergency response plan includes power can have a substantial effect on how you or your business handles a disaster. This …

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Does OSHA Require an Emergency Response Plan?

Does OSHA Require an Emergency Response Plan? An emergency action plan, EAP, is a written document that is needed if you meet requirements set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Smaller organizations that have less than 10 members of staff are not required to have a written EAP and can instead communicate their plan …

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