News & Analysis as of September 11, 2025

Disaster Preparedness

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Protecting Employees Before, During and After a Disaster

Rumberger | Kirk on 9/10/2025

Despite the rise of natural disasters in the United States, one in four companies still are not prepared to protect their employees in a crisis, according to a survey by Fusion Risk Management. Disasters not only damage the...more

Road to Recovery: First Steps for Business Continuity Following a Natural Disaster - September 2024

Adams & Reese on 9/30/2024

As you begin to assess the damage from the historic Category 4 Hurricane Helene that struck the Gulf Coast, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. Our firm has extensive experience handling a wide...more

Business Continuity in a Natural Disaster: First Steps on the Road to Recovery - October 2022

Adams & Reese on 10/4/2022

As we begin to assess the damage from historic Hurricane Ian, Adams and Reese’s Disaster and Recovery Team is here to assist you. The Firm has extensive experience handling a wide range of disasters, including hurricanes Ida,...more

Best in Law: Houston Has a Problem; Make Sure You Don’t - Partner D. Brian Reider Writes About Disaster Preparedness for the...

Best Best & Krieger LLP on 10/5/2017

As the horrible hurricane Harvey and Irma disasters unfolded recently, and wildfires have raged all over the West, we are reminded that the time is now to think carefully about disaster preparedness. Here in California, our...more

What Issues May Employers Be Required to Address as Hurricane Irma Threatens?

FordHarrison on 9/7/2017

As Florida and the East Coast of the U.S. brace for Hurricane Irma, the approaching storm serves as a reminder that employers should be prepared to address storm-related issues if they are required to close their businesses...more

Disaster and Pandemic Planning for Employers – A Primer

Troutman Pepper on 12/19/2014

The only thing certain about disasters and pandemics is that they are uncertain. You never know who, what, where, why and when they will strike. But whatever the cause, a disaster or pandemic can have a serious impact on a...more

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