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Next Steps: TechSoup's Katrina Relief Resources |
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The most difficult part of disaster recovery is knowing where to start. On
this page, you'll find a comprehensive, downloadable guide to disaster
recovery; listings of regional IT technology support resources; articles;
and other tools to help your nonprofit's Katrina recovery efforts
We'll continue to update this page with useful resources and information, so
be sure to check back.
Download Recovery Documents
IT Disaster Recovery - After the Fact (PDF)
Created in the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, this comprehensive document provides advice
on getting technology systems working again in small- and medium- sized nonprofits where business continuity
plans were not sufficient or did not exist. Included in this report are instructions on hardware recovery, restoring
Internet connections, dealing with lost passwords, working with borrowed technology, claiming insurance, and a host
of other useful information for your organization's recovery efforts.
Technology Service Providers (PDF)
The technology providers on this list are available to provide consulting services to nonprofits located
in Hurricane Katrina-affected regions. This list was compiled using resources listed in TechFinder.org and through partner
organization referrals.
Articles
Technology Planning for Civil Emergencies
If your organization finds itself acting as a de facto emergency service assisting victims with first
aid, transport, or counseling, read our guide to technology planning for civil emergencies. Find out how
to keep your systems running, your communications mobile, and download volunteer and victim registration spreadsheets.
TechSoup's List of Katrina Resources
In the wake of one of the greatest tragedies in recent memory to hit the Gulf Coast, organizations and
individuals are pulling together to assist those in need. This comprehensive list offers ways to help or help yourself.
Ways to Volunteer Your Technical Skills for Hurricane Katrina Relief
Many rescue and relief organizations need the help of technical volunteers. Here's how you can help, even from your home PC.
Donated Software and Hardware
TechSoup Stock Resources
Visit TechSoup Stock's resource Web page for information about computer software and hardware donations for nonprofit organizations and
public libraries in the affected areas.
Discuss Katrina in TechSoup's Forums
Visit the TechSoup Forums to talk about your organization's Katrina
recovery efforts and to learn how you can help other nonprofits.
Helping Nonprofits in the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Katrina: How Can You Help or Get Help for
your Organization
This page produced by CompuMentor's Healthy and Secure Computing team.
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