• Public Health Emergency Response: A Guide for Leaders and Responders 
A guide on the public health response to emergencies that is specifically tailored for public officials (e.g., mayors, governors, county executives, emergency managers) and first responders (e.g., police, fire, EMS).

• Emergency Checklists for Nursing Homes 
This checklist developed in Maryland is designed to ensure that health care facilities are not only well prepared but also able to shelter-in-place and remain self-sufficient during a variety of emergencies.

• Emergency Handbook for Food Managers 
This emergency handbook developed in Minnesota is designed as a quick reference guide to provide step-by-step emergency information to food managers and other supervisory personnel at food service establishments.

• OSHA Guidelines on Protecting Employees from Avian Influenza 
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has new safety and health guidance that alerts employees and employers about the hazards of occupational exposure to avian influenza from infected birds, or "avian flu," and provides practical recommendations on ways to avoid infection.

• Emergency Action Plans for Retail Establishments
Michigan Department of Agriculture's practical guidance for retail grocery and food service establishments to plan and respond to emergencies that create the potential for an imminent health hazard.

• How to Plan for Workplace Emergencies and Evacuations 
This booklet is designed to help you, the employer, plan for that possibility. The best way to protect yourself, your workers, and your business is to expect the unexpected and develop a well-thoughtout emergency action plan to guide you when immediate action is necessary.

• Disaster Planning Toolkit for Small- to Mid-Size Businesses 
The Institute for Business and Home Safety, a nonprofit initiative of the insurance industry, developed this document specifically for small to mid-sized businesses. Your firm doesn't need a large company budget to accomplish the planning and protection basics.

• Business and Industry Guide
Emergencies often mean that customers and supplies may not be able to get to you. This guide from the American Red Cross addresses issues such as: what your business can do to plan, reducing your potential damage, and protecting your customers and employees.

• Shelter-in-Place at Your Office 
This guide from the National Institute for Chemical Studies gives helpful information on how to shelter-in-place at your office.

• Stop the Spread of Germs at Work 
The flu and colds usually spread from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes. This document from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives practical information you can use to help stop the spread of illness.

• Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist for Businesses 
In the event of pandemic influenza, businesses will play a key role in protecting employees' health and safety as well as limiting the negative impact to the economy and society. To assist you in your efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have developed the following checklist for businesses. It identifies important, specific activities large businesses can do now to prepare, many of which will also help you in other emergencies.

• Flood Insurance for Businesses
This website from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) includes information on flood maps, flood hazard mapping, and the National Flood Insurance Program.

• Disaster Recovery for Small Businesses 
If your business or non-profit organization has suffered physical damage or your small business has sustained economic injury after a disaster, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

• Michigan Guidelines for Handling Suspicious Packages 
Across the Nation terrorist threats continue to be received in the mail. This information is provided by Michigan's Department of Management and Budget, and it advises state employees how to handle suspicious mail and/or packages.