This document provides guidance as to how the industry may handle accounting issues associated with the catastrophic losses produced by massive hurricanes and other natural disasters. The principles of the document are applicable to any kind of catastrophe, both onshore and offshore. Notable cost topics include humanitarian relief such as food, clothing, and lodging to employees, their families and the general population as well as costs to reserve labor, equipment, transportation, hotel rooms and other services needed to help prepare before a catastrophe occurs. It also discusses how to handle costs for employees who are placed on stand-by status or unable to return to their normal work locations due to damage caused by a catastrophe. 51 pages. 2007