Information: Crisis Management: Create a Crisis Management Plan

Plan Templates

Outbreak Response Plan Template
A template that specifically addresses COVID-19 and developed for Chambers to create their own plan. Based on a plan by Salt Lake Chamber (UT).
Emergency Remote Work Plan Template
A plan template that specifically addresses COVID-19 and includes a Teleworking Policy. Developed on a plan by Salt Lake Chamber (UT).

Emergency Response Plan
An overview and guidance for the development of an emergency response plan, by Ready.gov, official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Emergency Response Plan Worksheet
A 10-page document to help businesses identify the goals and objectives for the emergency response plan, by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Crisis Communications Plan
A guide that provides direction for developing a crisis communications plan, by Ready.gov, official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Business Continuity Plan
Overview and instruction on creating a business continuity plan with links to worksheets and resources required to support recovery strategies, by Ready.gov, official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Leaders in Business Community Resilience
A scalable guide for businesses of all sizes to develop resilient communities against all hazards, by Ready.gov, official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Guide
A resource by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) World Chambers Federation to assist chambers to prepare, respond, and help businesses recover in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Resilience in a Box
A collection of resources based on best practices and designed to educate business leaders on disaster preparedness and business resilience. Focus on small businesses.
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Developed in collaborative partnership between The UPS Foundation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the World Economic Forum (WEF), and the Disaster Resistant Business (DRB) Toolkit Workgroup.