Need something specific?
Looking for a specific resource not included in the resource library? Have suggestions for what you would like to see? Contact readyrating@redcross.org with your suggestions.
Resource Categories
Filter resources by tag
Business (55)
Checklist (18)
Guide (12)
Active Shooter (4)
School (4)
Business Crisis Planning (4)
Continuity of Operations (4)
Operations Continuity (4)
Process Recovery (3)
Drill and Exercise (3)
Management Planning in Emergencies (3)
Continuity Planning (3)
Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (3)
Assessment (3)
Active Shooter Training (2)
Recover Resources (2)
Spokesperson (2)
Preparedness Planning (2)
Business Continuity Drill (1)
First Responders (1)
Business Impact Analysis (1)
BIA (1)
Emergency Messaging (1)
Crisis Communications (1)
Crisis (1)
Personnel Operations Strategy for Business Continuity (1)
Safety Plans Earthquake (1)
Ready Rating Program (1)
Situational Assessment Worksheet (1)
Readiness Assessment (1)
Incident Assessment (1)
Safety Calendar (1)
Preparedness Calendar (1)
Crisis Continuity Calendar Tool (1)
Quick Preparedness Tool (1)
Preparedness Planning Guide (1)
Preparedness (1)
Pocket Plan (1)
Organizational Preparedness (1)
Business Continuity (1)
Workplace Preparedness (1)
Workplace Emergency Response (1)
Readiness for Businesses (1)
Emergency Response Planning (1)
Business Operations (1)
Resource Library Use
NOTE: You are welcome to modify, copy, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit or distribute the materials found on the Ready Rating Resource Center provided that you include the following copyright notice on your use:
Courtesy of The American Red Cross. © 2023 The American National Red Cross. All rights reserved.
Adaptation by __________________________
Newsletter Archive
09/15/2023 – Mental Health and Workplace Preparedness
11/11/2021 – Creating a Culture of Preparedness
09/19/2019 – Justifying The Time For Preparedness
11/11/2021 – Creating a Culture of Preparedness
09/19/2019 – Justifying The Time For Preparedness
03/14/2019 – Cybercriminals – A New Type of Enemy
09/28/2018 – The Value of Preparedness Planning
09/30/2016 – Crisis Communication
04/28/2016 – Basic Business Continuity Planning
09/10/2015 – Introducing a New Ready Rating Website
10/01/2014 – Continuity of Management Planning
06/26/2014 – Managing Power Outages
03/13/2014 – Last Leg of Winter Preparedness
11/25/2013 – Hazard Mitigation and Your Business
08/29/2013 – When Lightning Strikes
Management Briefing
| Date: | Date of last briefing: |
| Prepared by: |
| Program Assessment Summary |
| [Provide an overview of scheduled activities and accomplishments that have taken place since the last briefing. Use your Ready Rating Assessment Report to help you identify activities that will (1) ensure you have plans in place to respond and recover from disruptions and (2) build awareness and experience within your organization. Summarize any issues or areas of improvement along with suggested solutions, possible workarounds, and budget impacts. Be sure that each member of the senior management team is clear about obstacles that may be encountered and document any decisions that need to be made. Include recommendations/actions based on the Ready Rating Assessment and Next Steps Report.] |
| Activities Scorecard | |||
| Status: Green = Completed Yellow = Pending/Deferred Red = Issue/Decision Required | |||
| Quarterly Activities | Responsibility | Status | Issues/Decisions Required |
| [Action/Activity] | [Department or Individual(s)] | [Copy & paste the appropriate status symbol from above] | [Description of issue or decision to be made] |
| Ready Rating Assessment Scores | |||
| [Insert Ready Rating Assessment scorecard report statistics, calling attention to any growth or decline in your readiness level.] | |||
| Planned Action Items | Responsibility | Was this a Ready Rating Next Step recommendation? |
| [Action/Activity] | [Department or Individual(s)] | [Yes/No] |
- Management Briefing

