Assignment: Business Continuity Planner Project

It is critical to establish plans prior to a disaster and ensure training and education related to the recovery plan is in place for successful implementation in an emergency.

Watch the following videos highlighting what a business continuity plan is and the importance of having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan in place.

Consider the consequences of not having a recovery plan in place prior to a disaster as you view these videos.

Source: FEMA (2013). Business Continuity Training Part One: What is Business Continuity Planning? Federal Emergency Management Agency.

FEMA (2013). Business Continuity Training Part Three: What is the Business Continuity Planning Process? Federal Emergency Management Agency.

As the Business Continuity Planner, you are responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures ensure effective recovery in case of disaster.

This week you are tasked with developing a presentation for business owners in your community outlining the process of business recovery with an emphasis on the elements specific to industry standard models.

Resource: Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry. (1993). Washington, D.C.: Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Create a 6-8 slide PowerPoint Presentation outlining a basic disaster recovery plan using FEMA's Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry as a guide.

Include the following in your presentation:

• Establish a Planning Team

• Analyze Capabilities and Hazards

• Develop the Plan

• Implement the Plan

Highlight key points and utilize speaker notes or audio for additional details.

Include a title slide and a reference slide.