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Introduction
Disasters and the rise in extreme weather events exacerbate planning and governance challenges in the not-for-profit sector.
While navigating the cumulative effects of disasters, not-for-profit organisations must continue to comply with a mix of state and federal laws that are often not designed with not-for-profits in mind.
To help not-for-profit organisations navigate the governance issues that arise during disasters, we have developed practical legal resources that consider:
- disaster planning and response: business continuity, emergency action and recovery planning
- director and office holder duties: responsibilities during all stages of disaster management, including remote governance
- recordkeeping: securing essential records to streamline disaster response and recovery efforts
- service continuity: challenges related to service disruption and reliance on third-party contracts
- liability and compliance: organisational liability, including food safety regulations, contractual obligations, and potential consequences of operational adaptations
Use these resources to help your organisation:
- identify legal governance issues that may affect your organisation in times of disasters
- navigate the information, practices and legislation you need to know to manage these issues, and
- take action to improve your organisation's climate governance and disaster risk management practices
Disclaimer: These resources provide general information about legal issues that may arise for not-for-profit organisations in managing disasters. This information is a guide only and is not legal advice. If you or your organisation has a specific legal issue, you should seek legal advice before deciding what to do. See full disclaimer and copyright notice.
The content on this webpage was last updated in December 2024.
