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Libr240 Dgin BC - DR
Libr240 Dgin BC - DR
Each disaster has lasting effects, both to people, businesses, and property.
Disaster Statistics
43% of U.S. companies never reopen after a disaster - and 29% more close within 3 years (U.S. National Fire Protection Agency) 20% of small to medium size businesses suffer a major disaster every five years (Richmond House Group) 93% of companies that suffer a significant data loss are out of business within 5 years (U.S. Bureau of Labor) Disgruntled employees are the largest and single most damaging source of risk (National Computer Security Association)
Personnel
Resources
Define your recovery timeline (RTO). As you test your plan, measure your actual recovery time to your RTO
Identify your Disaster Declaration Decision Point. It ensures that a disaster decision occurs in sufficient time to allow for timely recovery particularly if travel and logistics will be required. Failure to make a decision is a decision to extend
Take Advantage of Support Dont forget to take advantage of other From within the company who can departments
Public Relations
Human Resources
Manage next-of-kin notification Monitor work environment Temporary modifications to personnel policies Coordinate additional or temporary staffing
Assess damage and estimate time to repair Structural -- Utilities -- Environmental Provide temporary mechanicals Rent replacement office space
Initial Incident Management Emergency response coordination Coordinate with civil authorities Secure damaged & alternate facilities Coordinate investigation activities
Recovery resource procurements Assist technical procurements Negotiate emergency service contracts
Finance
Approve incident related expenditures Petty cash / travel expenses Implement short term financial controls Track expenses -- Provide audit trail