February 23, 2012
Business continuity planning must account for all hazards (both natural and man-made disasters). You should plan in advance to manage any emergency situation. Assess the situation, use common sense and available resources to take care of yourself, your co-workers and your agency's recovery.
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Be Informed: Know what kinds of emergencies might affect your agency.
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Continuity Planning: Carefully assess how your agency functions, both internally and externally.
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Emergency Planning: Your employees and co-workers are your agency's most important and valuable asset.
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Emergency Supplies: Think first about the basics of survival: fresh water, food, clean air and warmth.
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Deciding to Stay or Go: Shelter-in-place or evacuate, plan for both possibilities.
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Fire Safety: Fire is the most common of all agency disasters.
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Medical Emergencies: Take steps that give you the upper hand in responding to medical emergencies.
Influenza Pandemic: The federal government, states, communities and industry are taking steps to prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic.
For more information on preparedness tips, go to www.ready.gov
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