Private Sector Interface
Plan
Planning is one of the first steps private sector members can take to prepare for, or mitigate, the impact from natural and human-caused hazards. The links below will take you to FEMA and other websites that will help guide you through the process.
- Planning
- Identify Hazards
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Prevention
- Business Impact Analysis
- Business Continuity Planning
- IT Disaster Recovery Plan
- Business Planning Guide
Prepare
Preparedness in the private sector is achieved and maintained through a continuous cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action.
- Private Sector Preparedness
- Pandemic
- Technological Hazards
- National Flood Insurance Program
- Earthquake
- Training
Response
The actions taken in the initial minutes of an emergency are critical. A prompt warning to employees to evacuate, shelter or lockdown can save lives. A call for help to public emergency services that provides full and accurate information will help the dispatcher send the right responders and equipment. An employee trained to administer first aid or perform CPR can be lifesaving. Action by employees with knowledge of building and process systems can help control a leak and minimize damage to the facility and the environment.
Recovery
Recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process. Safety is a primary issue, as are mental and physical well-being. If assistance is available, knowing how to access it makes the process faster and less stressful. This section offers some general advice on steps to take after disaster strikes in order to begin getting your home, your community and your life back to normal.
