Residents of Houston, Texas held their breath once again on September 17, 2019, as Tropical Storm Imelda made landfall. The storm inundated the city with 43 inches of rain, making it the fourth-wettest tropical cyclone in the history of
Disaster Prep & Recovery
Prepare. Respond. Recover.
The Disaster Prep & Recovery blog published by Jones Walker LLP focuses on legal issues and strategies related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters and crises. It covers topics such as workplace crisis management, disaster response planning, regulatory compliance during emergencies, contract provisions for disaster resilience, and guidance for small businesses on disaster preparedness. The blog also addresses industry-specific concerns, including environmental regulatory waivers during hurricanes and operational continuity in sectors like construction and manufacturing. It aims to help businesses navigate legal risks and maintain operations before, during, and after disasters.
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Planning for a Catastrophe
With hurricane season upon us, employers are justifiably concerned about the potential impact of a natural disaster on their business. A hurricane, natural disaster, or any other crisis in the workplace, can bring a business to a screeching halt and…
Jones Walker is reactivating the Disaster Prep and Recovery Blog in advance of Hurricane Dorian
Jones Walker is reactivating the Disaster Prep and Recovery Blog in advance of Hurricane Dorian. We encourage everyone to prepare and make plans for sheltering in place or evacuating if need be. Above all, please be safe.
Jones Walker is reactivating the Disaster Prep and Recovery Blog in advance of Hurricane Barry
Jones Walker is reactivating the Disaster Prep and Recovery Blog in advance of Hurricane Barry. We encourage everyone to prepare and make plans for sheltering in place or evacuating if need be. Above all, please be safe.
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When Force Majeure is for Sure: The Business of Constructing in Disaster-Prone Areas
Please find below a recently published article from our Construction Team members, Stephen T. Miller and Tiffany C. Raush. The article “When Force Majeure Is For Sure: The Business of Constructing in Disaster-Prone Areas” was first published in the ConsensusDocs…
Planning for a Catastrophe
With hurricane season upon us, employers are justifiably concerned about the potential impact of a natural disaster on their business. A hurricane, natural disaster, or any other crisis in the workplace can bring a business to a screeching halt and…
Last Day to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance is Thursday, November 30
Houston residents who suffered damage in Harvey and have not applied for FEMA or SBA assistance must do so by Thursday.
The deadline to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) is…
Important Hurricane Harvey Recovery Information from the City of Houston
City of Houston Opens Pilot Neighborhood Restoration Center in Northeast Houston for Harvey Flood Survivors
The City of Houston, along with local non-profit organization partners, opened the first Neighborhood Restoration Center at the Kashmere Multi-Service Center on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 as…
Tulane Offers Free Tuition to Puerto Rican Students Displaced by Hurricane
Twelve years following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, when universities and colleges around the country embraced Tulane students displaced by the storm, Tulane has announced that it will offer a tuition-free semester for students from universities and colleges in Puerto…