Emergency Preparedness Materials (Families, Pets, Seniors, Disabled, Businesses) (35)

This form is used to document computers and their specifications used in daily business operations.

The Plan will be distributed to members of the business continuity team and management. A master copy of the document should be maintained by the business continuity team leader. Provide print copies of this plan within the room designated as the emergency operations center (EOC). Multiple copies should be stored within the EOC to ensure that team members can quickly review roles, responsibilities, tasks, and reference information when the team is activated.

Business Continuity Resource Worksheet

This document will give you an idea of what it may cost to develop a disaster protection and business continuity plan. Some of what is recommended can be done at little or no cost. Use this list to get started and then consider what else can be done to protect your people and prepare your business.

Talk to your co-workers about what emergency supplies the company can feasibly provide, if any, and which ones individuals should consider keeping on hand.

A 10 page document to help Businesses Identify the goals and objectives for the emergency response plan. Define what your emergency response team is expected to do during an emergency (e.g., evacuate employees and visitors, provide first aid, etc.), Identify any regulations covered by your plan (e.g., OSHA, fire code, etc.)

Identify resources for response to emergencies and to prepare a facility for a forecast event (e.g., hurricane, flooding, etc.). Consider the quantity needed, when they would be needed (response time), capabilities required (knowledge, training, certifications), limitations associated with the resource (availability, response time, or capabilities), and the costs and liability associated with a resource. The last column can be used to compile notes. Resource assessment is a process to identify required resources so that decisions can be made about emergency response. Examples provided do not mean that the resource must be provided. Regulations define minimum requirements. Once minimum requirements have been met, the business must decide what additional resources should be provided to accomplish the goals and performance objectives for the program.

Business Impact Analysis Worksheet - Operational & Financial Impacts

Use this form to discuss your insurance coverage with your agent. Having adequate coverage now will help you recover more rapidly from a catastrophe.

Working with Small Businesses to Prepare for Emergencies.

Business Disaster Case Study by financial services company Morgan Stanley, dealing with both the 1993 and 2001 World Trade Center terrorist attacks.

Be Informed. Develop a Business Continuity Plan. Prepare and practice your emergency plan. Review Insurance coverage. Secure your facility, equipment and cyber security. Promote family and individual preparedness.

Use the following table to identify members of your program committee and compile their contact information. Use the list to prepare a distribution list for communicating with committee members and distribution of program documentation.

Preparing for Emergencies Makes Good Business Sense.

Ready Business Risk Assessment Table

Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan

Equity Technologies of Mobile Alabama discuss steps taken to prepare for disasters.

Working with small businesses to prepare for emergencies.