October 19, 2001—One of IREMs educational guides, “Before Disaster Strikes: Developing an Emergency Procedures Manual,” covers the disaster preparedness needs of different property types and crisis situations, such as bombing, crimes, earthquakes and hurricanes.
Some of the topics include: developing a customized emergency procedures manual; training an emergency management team; acting and reacting effectively before, during, and after various emergencies; securing property against vandalism and crime; and dealing with the media during a crisis. The guide comes with IBM-compatible 3.5″ diskette to help you custom-design your own emergency procedures forms and checklists. The price is $69.95 for nonmembers; $52.76 for members. For more information, contact IREM.