ASIS International has provided resources to support those affected by disasters around the world, including contributions from the ASIS Crisis Management and Business Continuity Community.
ASIS Guidelines
- Business Continuity Guideline
A practical approach for emergency preparedness, crisis management, and disaster recovery. (Free to ASIS members)
Recorded Webinars (free to ASIS members)
Security Management Articles
- The Tempo Tempest Facing Emergency Management, October 2024
Threats are evolving faster than the mitigations needed to minimize their impact. - Sword and Shield: Two Ways to Leverage Insurance Against Climate Risks, May 2023
Parametric insurance can blunt the financial impact of natural disasters. - In Case of Crisis, Build Community, December 2021
Partnerships enable organizations to become more anti-fragile. - Lessons Healthcare Security Professionals Learned from Hurricane Harvey, June 2019
How Houston, Texas, hospitals withstood and recovered after a massive hurricane. - Battle Ready: Maintaining Operations in Conflict Zones, July/August 2022
How can security leaders monitor for emerging risks and put proactive plans in place. - Why You Should Be Thinking About Climate Proofing, March 2021
Increasing natural disasters stress existing resilience efforts. - The Missing Link in Business Continuity Planning: Accounting for the Impact of Climate Change, May 2023
Severe weather and natural disasters can disrupt business models. - Bringing Clarity to Chaos, October 2016
Lessons for effective disaster response
Links to Recovery Resources
These resources will help recovery from flooding and other storm damage.
- FEMA Individuals and Households Program Financial help or direct services for housing assistance or other needs.
- Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs Information on grants to assist with rebuilding for resiliency.
- Ready.gov on Recovering from a Disaster
Let Family and Friends Know You Are Safe
- Red Cross resources on reunifying or connecting with loved ones and other disaster recovery resources.
- Let friends, family, and colleagues know you are safe on social media and use #MyASIS on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.
Preparing for the Next Disaster
Preparing in advance of emergency situations is key to success. Use these resources for your preparedness planning for future events.