Businesses
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (external link) provides resources for businesses planning for a serious emergency, which includes how to keep your business going, communicating with employees, protecting investments and finding help to get ready.
Business Emergency Plan (external link) 
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (external link) has developed a comprehensive resource, Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry, on how to get your business ready for emergencies.
FEMA Emergency Planning Guide (PDF) (external link)
The National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) (external link) has extensive information for businesses on preparing for emergencies, including an e-tool to develop evacuation plans for retail locations.
Emergency Preparedness for Business (external link)
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) (external link) has prepared a Business Service Continuation Guide for a potential pandemic influenza outbreak that can be applied to other types of emergencies, as well as fact sheets and other resources.
Homeland Security and Emergency Management (external link)
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) (external link) offers preparedness information on bioterrorism and pandemic influenza planning for businesses, with a 10-point framework for business planning and other resources.
CIDRAP Business Planning (external link)
The Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) (external link) offers guidance for businesses with overseas operations on how to prepare for a range of emergencies.
Emergency Planning for American Businesses Abroad (external link)
The American Red Cross (ARC) (external link) offers business emergency planning resources.
Planning Your Business for the Unthinkable (external link)
The Business Continuity Planners Association (BCPA) (external link), based in Minneapolis-St. Paul, is a nonprofit, mutual benefit association of business professionals who deal with business recovery, crisis management, emergency management, contingency planning and disaster preparedness planning.
http://www.bcpa.org (external link)
Minnesota Technology (external link) magazine, a publication from the University of Minnesota (external link), has published a cover story on business continuity with an information technology slant.
What's Your Plan?(external link)