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SOUTHWEST OHIO PUBLIC HEALTH REGION

Communicating with your employees will be vital to sustaining your organization during an emergency. Involve your employees in the planning process, and be sure to share information with employees on business continuity principles. It is important that employees are familiar with company policies and procedures for these situations. For example, if a quarantine is issued, the health department may instruct large businesses to limit operations and face-to-face employee interaction. Do employees understand that they will not be penalized for following quarantine guidance?

Employee involvement in business continuity planning also encourages them to establish a plan for their family. If an employee knows their family is prepared for a disaster, they will be more willing to report to work. In some cases, employees may be able to work effectively from home. These and other issues should be addressed.

Employee Involvement

Many businesses take time to develop a business plan to ensure business growth and success. Unfortunately, many businesses overlook business continuity and disaster recovery planning. In times of emergency, whether natural or manmade, businesses with contingency plans will be better prepared to react and recover quickly, helping their business return to normal operations.

This planning process can be lengthy, and involves conducting a risk assessment and business impact analysis.

Do your part to prepare your business, protect your employees, and help your community. Develop a business continuity and disaster recovery plan. For organizations and resources that can help your business prepare for emergency, visit the following links:

Michigan State University: Critical Incident Protocol

Ready.gov: Sample Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan

Federal Financial Institution Examination Council: Business Continuity Plan

Plans and Preparation

An emergency can strike without warning, destroying homes and businesses, cutting off critical infrastructure and key resources, and threatening the continued operation of your business. In order to prepare for these incidents, the public health jurisdictions of SW Ohio have provided some basic references that will help sustain your business during an emergency.

For business preparedness information, see the following links:

FEMA: Business Preparedness

Ready.gov: Ready Business

CDC: Emergency Preparedness for Business Management Planning Guides

Business Preparedness