We typically think of disasters as cataclysmic events such as floods, hurricanes, or earthquakes. Although we all like to think, “It will never happen to me,” disasters can strike anyone at...

Many American Red Cross Community Disaster Education materials about natural hazards are used in classrooms every day.

As you develop your plans and begin to address issues such as communication strategies, training, and resource coordination, please continue to seek the perspective and assistance of your community and...

To complete a personal assessment, create a list of your personal needs and the resources available to meet them in a disaster environment.

For more than 200 years, Americans have collaborated in business cooperatives to address critical challenges and solve problems that were too large for them to overcome as individuals.

This Package is focused on helping Directors and Officers (D&Os) of Housing Providers better appreciate their unique oversight responsibilities and provide guidance on managing potential risks associated with the role.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the destruction of business records and documents, making intentional document destruction a process that must be carefully monitored.

Does Fair Trade Fulfill the Claims of its Proponents

From the avoidable five-minute meetings to the death-by-discussion five-hour meetings

It's true of so many things, but especially seminars and conferences: You get out of chem what you put into chem. To encourage attendees to make the most of your...

Guidance questions for a due diligence process for a new co-operative director

Members of the board of directors of a cooperative have the same duties and responsibilities as those of board members in any other business.

A dysfunctional board can hinder an organization's progress through indecision, inaction, or inertia.

People have always cooperated by working together in groups to meet shared goals; this has been a collective human activity since the beginning of time.

Earthquakes can be a frightening experience for the animals in our lives.

Dealing with an earthquake can be especially challenging for individuals with visual impairments.

This resource explains why it is essential for boards to maintain accurate records and provides practical suggestions on how to achieve this effectively.

While cooking fires are typically the most common type of fire in the community housing sector, electrical fires appear to be increasing in frequency due to aging infrastructure. These fires...

To improve housing affordability in a truly sustainable manner, we need innovative solutions. Increasing federal demand subsidies for housing without also increasing supply would likely lead to higher housing prices...

A Guide for People with Disabilities and Other Activity Limitations

If an organization’s CEO/executive director abruptly resigns, is fired, or is otherwise unable to lead the organization, it is vital to have an emergency transition plan in place.

Some emergencies can force a person to evacuate their home; others may require the evacuation of whole neighborhoods, while still others may necessitate people staying in their homes for days.

The key to successful emergency response lies in the details of preparedness. Generic (one-size-fits-all) guidelines for emergency response are insufficient. Our safety in an emergency depends on the careful and...

The following information is provided as a general guide to developing an emergency evacuation plan for mobile home parks in floodways. It contains guidelines and specific information that may be...