We've seen tabletop exercises before; annually schools, businesses and other organizations across the globe participate in Great Shakeout drills so employees, students, and families can practice what to do in event of an earthquake. https://www.shakeout.org/ 

Tabletop exercises can be useful in more than just earthquake scenarios. In fact, FEMA has access to a number of different scenarios here:  https://www.fema.gov/emergency-planning-exercises

 As the world is facing the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has a  resource that features exercises that are specific to pandemics, and includes a wealth of pandemic healthcare planning, technical assistance responses, and other resources which can be found here. In addition, access to a tabletop exercise geared to the private sector, including owners/operators, company legal counsel, communications teams, Human Resources, and other key company leadership, along with PowerPoint slides, a facilitator guide, a participant handbook and other resources can be found here.

When thinking about disasters, insurance is just one part of the planning and preparation necessary to ensure that your business or family is ready to handle what the world throws their way. Having all of the necessary resources, and a plan of action in place are also huge factors when dealing with any disaster situation, whether a potential loss can be prevented or at least mitigated. Ensure that the individuals and companies you deal with have a plan of action and the requisite knowledge to calmly handle a disaster scenario. These are just a few resources, and we hope you find them helpful.

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