| • | When does the plan go into effect? If the plan addresses a weather contingency, the plan might go into effect when local government officials issue a certain advisory. |
| • | When will employees be sent home or asked to stay home? |
| • | How will employees know when it is safe to return to work? Employees should be provided with a contact information sheet providing instruction on whom to call to check in and learn of the facility's re-opening. |
| • | What is the protocol for securing the company's computer records? Does someone need to take physical possession of the back-up tapes? Does the back-up server need to be secured? |
| • | Will the telephone lines be transferred to another facility and/or different site?
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| • | Do employee files, payroll, and client files need to be moved off-site?
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| • | Once the emergency has passed, who will make the decision to re-open and how will the decision be made?
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| • | If the facility cannot be reopened, is there an alternate site already selected? |
| • | If not all the departments can open at once, what is the order of priority for the re-opening of the different departments?
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| • | Can the facility open and function with a limited scheduled?
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| • | In the aftermath of the emergency, will you allow those employees who cannot reach the facility and/or leave their homes to telecommute? |
| • | If necessary, will you provide your employees with temporary lodging, food, gas, and/or clothing?
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| • | If the company offers an Employee Assistance Program, what services will be offered to the employees on a confidential basis?
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| • | Compensating employees for absences caused by an emergency is not a straightforward issue. Consult your legal counsel before making such determinations. |
