In these uncertain times, organizations are grappling with when and how to return to full operations while protecting the wellbeing and safety of the organizational workforce. Reconstituting operations following the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will require a phased approach that results in restoration of full organization functionality while potentially leveraging nontraditional and flexible work arrangements that can be adapted based on current public health guidance and local needs.

FEMA has developed an Exercise Starter Kit with sample documents your organization can use to conduct your own planning workshop on returning to full operations. This facilitator guide provides planning considerations and discussion questions to help guide internal conversations and decisions around reconstituting operations that will result in an actionable roadmap tailored to your organization’s unique needs and missions. The Exercise Starter Kit also includes sample conduct slides.