Second Report on Business Disaster Assistance and Recovery

Disaster Assistance and Recovery: Long-term Recovery Issues and Case Studies

Even years after a catastrophe, many companies and chambers of commerce continue to invest both financial and human resources in the reconstruction of devastated areas.

This report is a compilation of noteworthy revitalization activities and lessons learned by companies, chambers of commerce, and their community partners—still making a difference long after the TV crews have left the scenes.

The report also features insight and lessons learned about long-term disaster recovery from the perspectives of both BCLC and various business leaders who have been active in disaster response.

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  Corporate Citizenship Features in this Report

2005 Hurricane Season

• Allstate Foundation: The Allstate Foundation Hurricane Recovery Fund
• Baxter International Foundation: Baxter International Health Recovery Fund
• Chamber Southwest Louisiana: Starting Over after Hurricane Rita
• Lowe's Companies: Support for Communities and Customers
• Shell Oil Company: Coming Home Campaign
• Weyerhaeuser Company: Rebuilding a Community Campaign

2004 Tsunami

• Chevron: Chevron Aceh Recovery Initiative
• The Coca-Cola Company: Restoring Water and Sanitation in Tsunami-Affected Communities

September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks

• JPMorgan Chase

Lessons Learned in Disaster Recovery

• Nancy Ploeger, Manhattan Chamber of Commerce
• Mary Wong, Office Depot Foundation
• Joe Ruiz, UPS