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"Ready, Set, Recover: Building a Crisis-Ready Workplace," Jones Walker LLP Disaster Prep & Recovery Client Alert – National Preparedness Month Series

By Jane Henican Heidingsfelder, Jacob J. Pritt

Client Alert

September 23, 2025

Natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can strike with little warning, bringing business operations to a halt and deeply affecting the lives of employees. In recent years, we've seen how quickly a crisis can disrupt not just infrastructure but also the human fabric of a workplace. For employers, the stakes are high: protecting people, maintaining productivity, and ensuring legal compliance — all while navigating uncertainty.

Continue reading for recommended steps employers should take to ensure a coherent and effective disaster response.

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  • name
    Jane Henican Heidingsfelder
    title
    Partner
    phones
    D: 504.582.8306
    email
    Emailjheidingsfelder@joneswalker.com
  • name
    Jacob J. Pritt
    title
    Associate
    phones
    D: 504.582.8643
    email
    Emailjpritt@joneswalker.com

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