When emergencies or disasters strike, an organization must be well-prepared to quickly and effectively recover and resume operations with the least amount of disruption.
This plan outlines a strategy for responding to an emergency or disaster, provides information essential to continuity of critical business functions, and identifies the resources needed to:
- Ensure safety of personnel
- Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide timely emergency support
- Protect assets and vital records
- Maintain continuity of mission-critical services and support operations
The first step in developing your plan is to define the goals of the plan. For example:
- Protect life and health
- Protect business assets
- Protect organizational reputation
No two emergencies are identical nor are organizations. Therefore, these guidelines and instructions must be adapted to your specific requirements.
