The Complete Hurricane & Flood Plan for Business: A Disaster Prevention and Recovery Template on CD-ROM

When a Hurricane or Flood Threatens: - How do we maintain mission-critical operations? - How do we protect and recover our workforce? - How do we protect business assets? - How do we recover from a catastrophic event? The COMPLETE HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN FOR BUSINESS provides step-by-step solutions to these and other important questions. This special new Complete Hurricane & Flood Planning Template is a 'must-have' for businesses that face a serious hurricane or flood threat. The Hurricane and Flood Plan file features 14 defined steps (pre-, during and post-disaster periods) and a detailed analysis of applicable strategies and procedures necessary to execute a successful business recovery. A DETAILED PLAN FOR PRE-POSITIONING EMPLOYEES at remote locations with a logically planned, phased release and recall strategy is provided. For a service industry, mission-critical business operations can be maintained at an acceptable level throughout the preparation, strike and recovery periods. The FACILITIES DEPARTMENT PLAN file features execution steps in 14 defined steps (pre-, during and post-disaster periods) and extensive checklists of supplies, services and building preparation & recovery steps. The EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN file outlines a program to assist employees (pre-, during and post-disaster periods) and highlights key compensation issues. The COMMUNICATIONS PLAN file addresses both internal and external contact needs. A special PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEES that provides critical personal preparation information is also included. The COMPLETE HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN FOR BUSINESS follows guidelines recommended by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Business Continuity Institute (BCI)Good Practices Guide and industry best practices. - - - - - - - INCLUDES FREE BONUS MATERIALS THAT ADD EDUCATIONAL VALUE! Articles, personal planning information, and other files of educational value. - - - - - - - WHAT FILES ARE INCLUDED WITH THE TEMPLATES? 1. HFP.ReadMe.doc - Introduction, Copyright and User Information 2. HurricaneFloodPlan.doc - The Disaster Management, Inc. Hurricane & Flood Plan (HFP) is the template that is designed to become the actual HFP for your business 3. FacilitiesDepartmentPlan.doc - Special building protection and recovery planning for the Facilities Department 4. EmployeeAssistancePlan.doc - A special plan to assist employees for the Human Resources Department 5. CommunicationsPlan.doc - A plan to maintain communications with employees, clients, news media and other interested parties 6. ContactInformation.doc - A file to document internal and external contact information 7. EmployeeHurricaneFloodPlan.doc - A special emergency preparation and response plan designed for use by employees 8. BonusFiles.doc - Bonus materials: Articles, personal planning information, and other files of educational value - - - - - - - HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN TEMPLATE OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION - Overview - Mission - Employee Release Groups II. TEAMS AND KEY INDIVIDUALS - Key Individuals - Emergency Management Committee - Emergency Response Team III. PLAN EXECUTION - Ongoing Preparations - Initial Alert (72 - 96 hours from expected impact) - Alert (48 - 72 hours from expected impact) - Initial Watch (36 - 48 hours from expected impact) - Watch (24 - 36 hours from expected impact) - Warning (6 - 24 hours from expected impact) - Immediate Pre-Strike (0 - 6 hours from expected impact) - Strike (hurricane force winds / flood waters cresting) - Initial Post-Strike (tropical storm force winds / flood waters receding) - Immediate Actions (weather conditions now safe) - Disaster Response (travel can now be safely conducted) - Initial Business Recovery - Complete Business Recovery - Hurricane & Flood Plan Review IV. PROTECTION & RECOVERY STRATEGIES - Alternate / IT Recovery Site - Alternate / Office Recovery Site - Bunkerin