The breadth and importance of disaster planning cannot be overstated. The very life of your business depends on it. As a starting point, we have listed some excellent government websites that are a worth a visit. We have also shortened your research time by providing you with a list of consultants in the disaster industry. When doing business with a new partner, it would be wise to check with your management team and request references before proceeding. As always, use prudence when choosing such an important partner.
WEBSITES
- www.dhs.gov (Department of Homeland Security)
- www.fema.gov (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- www.listo.gov (Spanish)
- www.noaa.gov (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)
- www.ready.gov (Government website urging Americans to “Prepare, Plan and Stay Informed” when dealing with potential disasters)
- www.redcross.org (The Red Cross)
- www.sba.gov (Small Business Administration)
- www.usa.gov (The official site of the United States)
CONSULTANTS & RESOURCES
The Archival and Records Management Services Division
The Library of Virginia
800 E. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 804/692-3600
Fax: 804/692-3603
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.lva.virginia.gov
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
ASAE & The Center Building
1575 I St., NW
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: 888/950-2723
Fax: 202/371-8315
www.asaecenter.org
Aldrich Consulting Services Inc.
10 Almond Rd.
Burlington, NJ 08016
Phone: 856/313-5976
www.aldrichconsulting.com/disaster.htm
Business Continuity BCP
P. O. Box 503
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone/Fax: 317/535-3705
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.businesscontinuitybcp.com
Alyce M. Chasse
P. O. Box 97
Kentfield, CA 04914-0017
Phone: 415/482-0126
Fax: 415/482-0146
Online e-mail form
www.epibusinesscontinuity.com
DSPN Headquarters
5352 Plata Rosa Ct.
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: 800/601-4899
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.disaster-survival.com
DavisLogic Inc.
10025 Maple Ave.
Columbia, MD 21046
Phone: 410/730-5677
Online e-mail form
www.davislogic.com/disasterplanning.htm
Disaster Recovery One Inc.
P. O. Box 60862
Corpus Christi, TX 78466
Phone: 888/617-0199
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.disasterrecoveryone.com
Huffmaster Crisis Management
1300 Combermere
Troy, MI 48083
Phone: 800/446-1515
Phone: 248/588-1600 (outside the US)
Fax: 248/597-7055 or 248/597-7075
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.huffmaster.com
ICA Risk Management Consultants
1 International Blvd., Ste. 605
Mahwah, NJ 07495
Phone: 201/512-9600
Online contact form
www.icarisk.com
KingsBridge Systems
812 Proctor Ave.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
1695 Bank St.
Ottawa, ON K1V 7Z3
Canada
Phone: 888/246-6642
Fax: 613/232-1200
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.disasterrecovery.com
MBA Technologies, Inc.
P. O. Box 121326
Arlington, TX 76012
1306 W. Euless Blvd.
Euless, TX 76040
Phone: 888/832-6622
Fax: 817/354-7035
e-Mail: [email protected]
www.riskrecovery.org/about.asp
Online Disaster-Planning Tool
ServiceMaster by Mistick
Phone: 800/322-3520
www.disastercontractor.com
David M Shapiro Disaster Planning & Recovery Consultants
4030 Wake Forest Rd., Ste. 300
Raleigh, NC 27609
Phone/Fax: 877/336-2435
Phone: 919/719-2738
Phone: 919/696-6003
www.davidmshapiro.com
The Southeastern Library Network
1438 West Peachtree St., NW, Ste. 200
Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: 800/999-8558
Fax: 404/892-7879
www.solinet.net
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