What to Do in the Event of a Disaster

A key element to successful business continuity is in the planning and organization of the required personnel during the invocation of the disaster recovery plan.  Personnel must be well-rehearsed, familiar with the Disaster recovery Plan and be sure of their assignments.

The Disaster Management Team Leader decides whether to activate the Disaster recovery Plan, and which recovery scenario will be followed.

If applicable, the Disaster Management Team Leader engages the DRMCo. recovery manager.

The recovery teams then follow the defined recovery activities and act within the responsibilities of each team, as defined in the Disaster recovery Plan.

The disaster recovery plan is developed for multiple scenarios and recovery tiers.

The DR plan will:

Minimize interruptions to normal business operations and limit the extent of disruption and damage.

Minimize the economic impact of the interruption.

Establish alternative means of operation in advance while identifying personnel with emergency procedures.

Provide for smooth and rapid restoration of service.