Disaster and Recovery Planning

Disaster planning and recovery issues: disaster strikes; vitals; classifying disasters; types of disasters; disaster planning issues; developing the recovery plan. Regulatory influences: compliance issues; the Americans with Disabilities Act. Emergency preparedness: key elements in emergency preparedness; planning for potential disasters. The nature of disasters. Fire/life safety: prevention issues and response measures; fire protection systems; general work environment; building classifications; hazard classification. Bomb threats: the nature of bombs; bomb threats; security against bomb incidents; responding to bomb threats; evacuation and search; media relations; summary. Evacuation: evacuations; bomb threats; evacuation and search units; additional considerations. Earthquakes: the nature of earthquakes; emergency planning guidelines. Computer and data protection: computer and EDP systems protection; telecommunications protection. Standby power systems: emergency preparedness and standby power systems; summary. Loss prevention strategies: developing your strategy; loss prevention; loss prevention techniques; summary. Crisis planning and damage control: crisis planning; the media's role in recovery efforts. Putting the plan together: putting it together; step 1 - establishing a planning team; step 2 - analyse capabilities and hazards; step 3 - developing the plan; step 4 - implementing the plan; emergency management; considerations. Appendix I - sources of assistance and information; appendix II - self-inspection checklists.