Business Preparedness Resources
Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency Private Sector Office
FEMA Public Private Partnership Models, Tools, and Templates
Center for Disease Control Business Resources
Redefining Readiness Study and Resources
Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)
Federal Emergency management Agency COOP Division
Continuity Plan Evaluation and Assessments
Continuity Planning Webinar Series
COOP Training Courses from FEMA
Continuity of Operations Awareness Course
Introduction to Continuity of Operations Course
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager Course
Shelter in Place Resources
Depending on the emergency, the best method for protection may be to evaluate the situation and shelter in place while the hazard is being reduced. Below are some resources to assist in developing or improving the shelter in place program in your workplace.
American Red Cross Fact Sheet on Shelter in Place
Redefining Readiness Shelter in Place Tools and Checklists
Redefining Readiness Report: “With the Public’s Knowledge, We Can Make Shelter in Place Possible”
DC Shelter in Place Recommendations
Department of Labor- OSHA e-Tool on Shelter in Place
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Online Training Courses
The Emergency Management Institute (EMI) offers self-aced courses designed for people who have emergency management responsibilities and the general public. All are offered free-of-charge to those who qualify for enrollment. To get a complete listing of courses, click the first link below or here for a complete list of courses.
Independent Study Program (ISP) Course List (All Courses)
National Incident Management System (NIMS)
Are You Ready? In Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Protecting Your Home or Small Business from Disaster
Active Shooter: What You Can Do
Continuity of Operations Awareness Course
Introduction to Continuity of Operations Course
Continuity of Operations (COOP) Program Manager Course
District of Columbia Emergency Preparedness Resources
DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency:
Get informed/ Make a plan/ Make a go kit/ Be aware:
Find your evacuation routes:
District of Columbia Emergency Response Plan: December 2008
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