National SHRM - The Society for Human Resource Management

Kansas State SHRM Council - Kansas State SHRM Council

Coffeyville/Independence, KS - Southeast Kansas HR Association

Emporia, KS - HR Professionals Association of Greater Emporia

Hays/Garden City, KS - Western Kansas HRMA Chapter

Hutchinson, KS - Central Kansas Chapter

Lawrence, KS - Jayhawk Chapter

Manhattan, KS - HR Management Network of Manhattan, Kansas

McPherson, KS - McPherson Area HR Professionals

Overland Park, KS - HRMA of Johnson County

Salina, KS - Salina HR Management Association

Topeka Chapter - SHRM Topeka Chapter

Wichita State University Student Chapter - Wichita, KS - Wichita State University Student Chapter

All SHRM Affiliated Chapters - Find basic contact information for all SHRM affiliated chapters

The Human Resource Certification Institute develops and delivers credentialing programs to validate mastery in the field of human resource management and to promote organizational effectiveness. HRCI offers three certifications for HR professionals:

• PHR^® (Professional in Human Resources)
• SPHR^® (Senior Professional in Human Resources)
• GPHR^TM (Global Professional in Human Resources)

PHR/SPHR/GPHR Certification
Certification Handbooks
Recertification Guide

The SHRM Foundation funds research, publications and education to advance the HR profession and enhance the effectiveness of HR professionals.  For additional information regarding the SHRM Foundation, visit the SHRM Foundation website.

Community Disaster Agencies

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Agency of the US government tasked with Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery planning.

American Red Cross - The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.  Midway Kansas Chapter - 707 N Main St, Wichita, 67203 - (316) 265-6601

National Organziation on Disability (NOD) - the leading force behind a newly established Task Force on Emergency Preparedness and People with Disabilities, which includes representatives from disability groups, emergency planning and response organizations, and various government agencies.

Salvation Army - Salvation Army disaster response teams, coordinated and directed by commissioned officers and trained personnel, supported by volunteers, are "on call" to serve at all disasters and civil disorders which place a community or its populace at risk or which may disrupt or destroy family security and well-being. Wichita , Kansas contact information: 350 N Market St, Wichita, 67202 - (316) 263-2196.

U.S. Fire Administration - Evacuation planning should include a needs assessment to determine who may need what in responding to an emergency and evacuating a facility. Such an assessment is instrumental in implementing policies and supplying products that accommodate the needs of all facility occupants.