Organizations operate within a network and if any part of that network stops functioning the whole thing has problems. Therefore, it is important to work together to ensure that all of your partners are able to function well after a disaster.
Succession planning is critical in disaster situations. Identify, in advance, who will be responsible for important decisions and assign at least one back up. For example, who can approve and/or access funds for emergency services or supplies if the individual who normally makes those decisions is unavailable.
This document provides an approachable framework for the Executive Team (or key decision-makers) with an overview of the activities that have taken place to support and enhance the organization’s preparedness and resilience planning. The report should be delivered by the individual responsible for business continuity with input from various departments that support the role and responsibilities. This brief should provide an Executive Team with a deep understanding of the organization’s resilience and allow them to make critical decisions when making improvements to their emergency response plans.
This resource provides a series of important questions and accompanying worksheet for consideration following an incident or event. It helps assess the current situation and supports the decision-making process during time of incident. Most simply put, situational awareness can be described as “knowing what is going on around you”. All too often emotional reactions, shock and chaos can ensue after an incident and for those individuals responsible for an organization it is important to maintain situational awareness and have accurate documentation of the crisis. You can also leverage this form to record events or critical decisions and the time/date they occurred. Be sure that all documentation is accurate and legible.
