Disaster Readiness Self-Assessment Tool

Disaster Readiness Self-Assessment Tool
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Email
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Your Organization
This assessment is meant to spark reflection and conversation about your organization’s readiness to respond when disaster strikes. Answer honestly based on your team’s current capacity and systems today—this will help identify strengths and next steps.
Do you have an internal disaster response plan or guidebook?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you know who is responsible for activating your response plan during a disaster?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you have a process for reviewing and updating this plan annually?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you know who you will call first and most often when a disaster strikes?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Are roles clearly defined for spokesperson, fund coordinator, and liaison with local partners?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you have up-to-date contact lists for key staff, board members, and partners?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Are there partner relationships you can strengthen now (e.g., VOADs, LTRGs, local governments)?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you have pre-disaster MOUs with local nonprofits?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Have you identified trusted community messengers who can help with outreach?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you have a dedicated disaster response fund or are you ready to open one?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Are you prepared to receive and manage surge donations?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Have you defined your funding priorities and eligibility criteria for disaster recovery?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Are you connected to data sources (damage assessments, survivor needs, community impact dashboards)?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Do you have a standing advisory committee that can convene quickly?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Have you identified subject-matter experts who can provide insight post-disaster?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
How well do you understand your community’s current vulnerabilities and capacities?

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1 is Not at all, 5 is Very Well
Do you maintain data or maps of local nonprofits, shelters, and vulnerable populations?

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1 is No, 5 is Definitely
Your Score
Out of 85 possible points.
Once you complete the assessment, a copy of your responses will be emailed to you as a reference for your ongoing preparedness work. If you’d like guidance or hands-on support in developing your disaster readiness plan, we’d be glad to help—just let us know below!
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