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A monstrous tornado swept through the Oklahoma City suburbs on May 20, 2013, leveling the community of Moore, Okla. Rescue and recovery efforts are currently underway. The following resources can assist HR with the disaster management process.

Oklahoma City Specific

If you would like to make a donation to the Red Cross through SHRM, the Oklahoma State Council is collecting donations in order to make a one-time gift to the Red Cross. Please mail your chapter or personal checks to:
OKHR State Council
PO Box 720691
Norman, OK 73070

Red Cross
This page contains the locations for Red Cross shelters in the affected areas of Oklahoma and the contact info for the Oklahoma City office.

Red Cross Update: The local Red Cross Volunteer Application center will be at 232 N. Broadway in Shawnee and the NATIONAL Red Cross will be set up at Grand Casino. 

Salvation Army
Information on how to support the Salvation Army’s efforts in the affected areas.

SHRM's Disaster Recovery Resources

Managing Through Emergency and Disaster

OSHA Tornado Recovery Guidelines

Keep Your Employees Safe During Disaster Cleanup

Business Continuity & Recovery After Disaster

HR Issues

Employee Leave Eligibility and Natural Disasters

When Workplace Emergencies Raise Wage and Hour Issues

When Disaster Strikes: Pay, Leave and Related Issues

Employee Assistance Programs

Crowdfunding Among Ways Employers Can Help After Disasters

Managing Employee Assistance Programs

Requiring the Use of an EAP

Terrorism

Terrorism in the Workplace

How Employers Can Aid Victims After Disasters

Workplace Violence

Violence in the Workplace

Securing Against Random Workplace Violence

Domestic Violence at Work

First Aid

AEDs in the Workplace

Good Samaritan Laws in Emergencies

Preventing Workplace Fire Casualties

Safety Guides Targeted to Small Businesses

Small Businesses Lack Proper Safety Preparation

 PREPARATION

SHRM RESOURCES

Managing Through Emergency and Disaster
This article addresses HR’s role in planning for and responding to emergency and disaster, reviews basic steps in emergency planning, and briefly highlights practices and issues involved in the disaster management process.

Planning for Disaster
This article describes a systematic plan for approaching emergencies, and preparations to keep employees safe and minimize disruptions to operations.

Crisis Management in Today's Business Environment: HR’s Strategic Role
This SHRM research paper discusses HR's strategic role in dealing with unexpected crises.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Ready.gov
Resources to help businesses create continuity plans, prepare for the unknown, communicate with employees and more, including:

Redcross.org 
Get suggestions for a Personal Workplace Disaster Supplies Kit here. 

FEMA.gov
Learn about federal, state and local resources to prepare for, prevent or recover from disasters.

CDC.gov
The Centers for Disease Control offers resources on emergency response to natural disasters and severe weather.

Weather.gov
Stay up-to-date on the latest weather news.

Create, evaluate and test your disaster prep plan with these resources:

 Response

SHRM RESOURCES

When Disasters Strike: Pay, Leave and Related Issues
When business is suspended or employees can't get to work, numerous employment laws are implicated including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Pandemic Response
Preparing for a pandemic at work.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Disaster Assistance.gov
Details the kinds of assistance available and reduces the number of forms to file to receive assistance.

State Offices and Agencies of Emergency Management
Direct contact information for emergency management offices in your state.

Tax Relief in Disaster Situations--IRS.gov
The latest information on which localities can apply for tax relief following a disaster in their area.

Redcross.org
Has a “safe and well” list where employees can let family, supervisors and co-workers know where they are.

Flood Recovery
Visit this page for flood preparedness and response advice.

Hurricane Preparedness
Visit this page for hurricane preparedness and response advice.

Click here to view resources on employee leave, wage and hour issues, disaster recovery, more.