After a Disaster
Management Actions
Ensure availability of key management personnel
Convene recovery team and key personnel for recovery decisions and activities
Communicate recovery moves, activities, and work status to active workforce
Notify off-duty personnel about work status
Notify customers and vendors of changes in status or procedures
Document decisions and procedures
Employer Support Services
Cash advances
Salary continuation
Flexible or reduced work khours
Crisis counseling
Care packages
Medical support
Clean-up and Salvage
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for clean-up such as water tight boots, work gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, appropriate clothing, and respirators
Protect undamaged property and secure the property
Close-up building openings
Remove smoke, water, and debris; to ensure best practice decontamination procedures, consult your local emergency management or state health agencies
Protect equipment against moisture
Provide utility maps to emergency responders
Resume Operations
Coordinate power restoration with utility companies, energizing on your own could cause damage and injury
Restore sprinkler systems and other fire protection equipment
Restore equipment and property for critical operations
Return backup power, equipment, and communication systems to their normal modes
Ensure personnel safety and security
Conduct an employee briefing
Maintain contact with clients and suppliers
Find your Lessons Learned
Debrief with staff on lessons learned and share findings
Review and update emergency response, crisis management, and business continuity plans.