Planning and preparation are essential for minimizing losses from a disaster. According to the Insurance Information Institute, more than 30% of businesses never reopen following closure due to a hurricane, tornado, flood, or other disaster. Medical Interactive Community, in collaboration with physicians and practice managers whose practices survived Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, has compiled this preparedness tool as a means of relaying sound and advantageous recommendations regarding preparation, response and recovery. This tool will assist in preparing for a disaster, and if disaster strikes, will help ensure overall continuity of care provided to your patients.