Master Your Disaster

Natural disasters are happening everywhere. Earthquakes, hurricanes, and man-made perils have left communities anxious and confused about their own emergency preparedness. In this unique guide, preparedness and recovery expert Leann Hackman-Carty shows you how to prepare your business for a number of devastating scenarios. Gleaned from years of experience with disaster recovery organizations, her specialized insight will help you understand the different levels of disaster preparation and recovery.Hackman-Carty discusses how to-understand the types and phases of a disaster, -identify available resources at your office, -assemble an emergency business supply kit, -know when to activate your plan and evacuate, -keep your employees safe, -identify critical business functions, -create a business continuity plan, -effectively communicate with your employees, suppliers, and customers, -use local, regional and federal programs as resources, and-stop a natural disaster from catching you off guard.No one knows what tomorrow holds, but Hackman-Carty's advice can help you prepare for the worst. Master Your Disaster (Business Edition) gives you the confidence to act calmly and efficiently when the time comes. Your new foundation in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery will make the chaos more controllable-and survivable.