Management and Business Continuity

National Fire Protection Administration (NFPA). (2004). 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. Quincy, MA. 

NFPA 1600—Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs. 

DISASTER MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY... 

The NFPA 1600 standard was first published on April 1, 2004, and revised in 2007. NFPA issued the 2010 Edition in December 2009. The newly published standard reordered the content of the 2007 version. Chapter 4 was expanded to emphasize the importance of commitment and leadership. Chapter 5 was broken into four chapters dealing with planning, implementation, exercises, and improvement processes. In November 2009, the new NFPA 1600 received certification by the passage of The SAFETY Act. We can best describe the purpose of the standard as to help the disaster management, emergency management, and business continuity communities to cope with disasters and emergencies. 

NFPA 704 Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response NFPA 1600 Emergency Management and Business Continuity... 

NFPA 1600 can be purchased from the National Fire Protection Association at www.nfpa.org. Also, an on-site seminar on disaster/emergency management and business continuity can be taught at your location. Call (877) 336-3280 or email onsitesemi-nars nfpa.org. 

Databases and records might include contracts list of customers list of employees payroll records operating procedures written emergency management and business continuity plan, including a list of recovery personnel proof of ownership of all property, equipment, and products tax records list of computer and communication equipment at facility list of computer software and programs insurance information and facility map. Typically, vital records are those that are irreplaceable and necessary to restore critical functions.)... 

We have attached to this emergency management and business continuity plan, the following documents for reference (appendices might include, but are not lim-... 

When presenting the case for an emergency management and business continuity plan, it is often more productive to avoid dwelling on the negative effects of an emergency (e.g., deaths, fines, criminal prosecution) and emphasize the positive aspects of preparedness. Specifically, you should stress that being prepared ... 

Taking an organized approach toward the development of an emergency management and business continuity plan will provide direction and set everyone on course to accomplish the tasks at hand. Consider estabhshing a work schedrde and deadlines since these are key factors in keeping employees focused and progressing toward project completion. Timehnes can be modified as priorities become more clearly defined. 

Implement the emergency management and business continuity plan... 

Use the following checklist as you are developing your written emergency management and business continuity plan, to ensure that you cover aU of the areas you want. 

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