Download or read book Manager s Guide to Contingency Planning for Disasters written by Kenneth N. Myers and published by . This book was released on 1999-09-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the help of an implementation strategy, guidelines for minimizing development costs, and insight into a proven plan development methodology, Manager's Guide to Contingency Planning for Disasters: Protecting Vital Facilities and Critical Operations helps you to: * Establish a corporate contingency plan policy and strategy that will ensure timely completion of a plan with minimal disruption to operations. * Minimize plan development costs * Understand the importance of conducting briefings to communicate the proper mindset before the plan development process begins. * Save time and money by avoiding the consultant's traditional approach of extensive information-gathering that contributes little to the development of practical solutions Remember that you have good people on your management team who don't need a lot of detailed instruction on how to do things in an emergency situation. Precisely "how" they do anything will depend on the specific nature of the disaster and the extent of the damage. Addressing complex hypothetical disaster combinations does not make good business sense. Just prepare "what if" strategies for a worst case and rely on the judgment of your line managers to cope with less severe incidents.

Download or read book Disaster Recovery Planning written by Joseph F. Gustin and published by The Fairmont Press, Inc.. This book was released on 2010 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for facility managers, safety compliance officers, risk managers, engineers and consultants as a ready guide to emergency response planning and management. Covers all aspects of preventing, planning for, and recovering from a disaster. A new chapter has been added on bioterrorism that addresses assessing and managing bioterrorism-related risk.

Download or read book Disaster and Recovery Planning written by Joseph F. Gustin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-01-02 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1-Disaster Planning and Recovery Issues2-Regulatory Influences3-Emergency Preparedness4-The Nature of Disasters5-Fire/Life Safety6-Bomb Threats7-Evacuation8-Earthquakes9-Computer and Data Protection10-Standby Power Systems11-Loss Prevention Strategies12-Crisis Planning and Damage Control13-Putting the Plan TogetherAppendix I-Sources of Assistance and InformationAppendix II-Self-Inspection Checklists

Download or read book Disaster and Recovery Planning written by Joseph F. Gustin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of a bestseller book addresses the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity. Updated with the latest statistics, the new edition includes an overview of natural disasters, coverage of computer and data protection expanded to include cyber-attacks on the private sector, and information on managing data privacy. It also includes the latest information on dirty bombs, chemical and biological agents and weapons, disaster planning and recovery issues, regulatory influences and emergency preparedness. This reference highlights the importance of prevention as well as controlling the effects of a disaster on a company’s operations.

Download or read book Disaster and Recovery Planning written by Joseph F. Gustin and published by Fairmont Press. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised and updated, the fourth edition of this bestselling resource addresses the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity. This edition includes the latest information on dirty bombs, and chemical and biological agents and weapons. Also updated in this edition are disaster planning and recovery issues, regulatory influences and emergency preparedness. This reference speaks to the issues of prevention, as well as "controlling" the effects of a disaster on a company’s operations. Information is included on how to assess and manage the risk of bioterrorism. In addition, statistics cover various disaster/emergency declarations including Hurricane Katrina. Other critical areas covered include statistical data on workplace violence, regulator influence, effective mitigation strategies, enlisting the media’s assistance in recovery planning, contingency planning, loss prevention, facility evacuation, employee training, chain of command, checklists, computer and data protection, bomb threat response, standby power, and self-inspection.

Download or read book Disaster and Recovery Planning written by Joseph F. Gustin and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2004-07-20 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from the perspective of prevention, Disaster & Recovery Planning: A Guide for Facility Managers focuses on identifying the issues that create hazards, and defines the strategies that all companies can use to address disaster response and recovery. Although written for facility managers, this book also targets other professionals that are responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining programs and systems within an organization. These include safety compliance officers, risk managers, consultants, engineers, maintenance executives and human resources managers. This volume can also guide top management in heightening awareness to issues of prevention, and it can assist them in meeting their responsibilities for ensuring the safety of their employees, tenant/occupants, or companies.

Download or read book Disaster and Recovery Planning written by Joseph F. Gustin and published by Fairmont Press. This book was released on 2007-05-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely revised fourth edition of this best-selling reference speaks to the issues of prevention, as well as "controlling" the effects of a disaster on a company's operations. Critical areas covered include contingency planning, loss prevention, facility evacuation, employee training, chain of command, checklists, computer and data protection, bomb threat response, standby power, self-inspection, and more. Also discussed in depth is the role of the media to provide the facility manager with a framework for enlisting the media's assistance in recovery planning. Every facility should have a copy of this important reference on hand.

Download or read book Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery written by Donna R. Childs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2003-06-17 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improve business efficiency, eliminate day-to-day mishaps, and prepare for the worst-with effective disaster contingency planning Working in lower Manhattan on September 11th, 2001, Donna Childs became keenly aware of the need for small businesses to develop disaster contingency plans and grateful that her own business had implemented such plans and would remain financially sound. Now, with the assistance of IT consultant Stefan Dietrich, she draws upon her unique experience to present proven guidelines for small and midsize businesses to effectively prepare for catastrophes in Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery: A Small Business Guide. Childs and Dietrich take small business owners through every stage of disaster planning, from preparation to response to recovery. Specific issues addressed include: * What to do if the main office location is not accessible * Getting the business up and running again * Contacting third parties * Handling insurance claims * Adequate insurance for property, business interruption losses, and workers' compensation * Rebuilding an IT infrastructure Successful planning not only can limit the damage of an unforeseen disaster but also can minimize daily mishaps-such as the mistaken deletion of files-and increase a business's overall efficiency. Contingency Planning and Disaster Recovery is the only contingency guide that small business owners need to ensure their company's continued success.

Download or read book Total Contingency Planning for Disasters written by Kenneth N. Myers and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1996-03-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A time-tested plan for ensuring that your business doesn't crash along with your computer systems Now in Paper! As modern organizations grow more dependent on computerized systems and other technologies, it becomes increasingly important that management develop disaster recovery and business continuity programs that mimimize the damaging and costly disruptions caused by technology failure or worse. This book provides a time-tested plan for doing precisely that. With vital information that any business can easily adapt to their organization, it presents a step-by-step model for developing, testing, and maintaining a cost-effective, long-range strategic plan that can stand up to natural, environmental, and man-made disasters—as well as the scrutiny of auditors. The plan offered here is so innovative and powerful that it was recently copyrighted. With the help of numerous examples illustrating proven solutions in action, Total Contingency Planning for Disasters shows how to: Prepare an effective contingency plan Sharpen the focus of your existing plan on specific disasters and a disasters impact on individual business units Communicate effectively with management at every stage of the plan Pinpoint development process planning roles and responsibilities KENNETH N. MYERS (Annapolis, Maryland) is one of the world's foremost innovators in the field of contingency planning. His firm, K.N. Myers & Associates, has prepared disaster recovery and business continuation plans for organizations in both the United States and Europe.

Download or read book Guide for All Hazard Emergency Operations Planning written by Kay C. Goss and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meant to aid State & local emergency managers in their efforts to develop & maintain a viable all-hazard emergency operations plan. This guide clarifies the preparedness, response, & short-term recovery planning elements that warrant inclusion in emergency operations plans. It offers the best judgment & recommendations on how to deal with the entire planning process -- from forming a planning team to writing the plan. Specific topics of discussion include: preliminary considerations, the planning process, emergency operations plan format, basic plan content, functional annex content, hazard-unique planning, & linking Federal & State operations.

Download or read book Disaster Planning and Recovery written by Alan M. Levitt and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1997-04-09 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katastrophen verursachen jährlich Verluste für Unternehmen in Milliardenhöhe - und ein Artikel des Wall Street Journal wies nach, daß in weniger als 40 Prozent aller Unternehmen systematische Pläne zur Kontrolle von Gefahrensituationen bestehen. Diese Lücke hilft das vorliegende Buch zu schließen - unentbehrlich für alle, die für die Katastrophenplanung ihres Unternehmens verantwortlich sind.

Download or read book Comprehensive Emergency Management for Local Governments written by James A. Gordon and published by Rothstein Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-14 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "how to" guide shows small to mid-sized local governments, whether in urban or regional settings, how to develop comprehensive emergency management plans with minimal expenditure of resources. Its modular, step-by-step approach also makes it an effective guide for non-experts and those interested in self-study. The book covers both preparedness planning and actual emergency management and includes these helpful features: Uses a modular approach to developing written plans, starting with the Preparedness Plan at the federal, provincial/state levels. At its core is the Emergency Management Plan, which is essentially the establishment and operation of the Emergency Operations Center that is central to any emergency. Instructions also cover other common plans: 1) Emergency Social Services 2) Emergency Public Information 3) Emergency Telecommunications 4) Evacuation 5) Hazard-Specific 6) Mutual Aid Agreements Takes novice emergency planners step-by-step through the four complete processes of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery for natural and human-made disasters. Gives tips for a staff training matrix and for developing a timetable of graduated exercises to test the written plan. Includes checklists, summaries, plan outlines, glossary, appendices that list online resources, and suggestions for career and professional development.

Download or read book Avoiding Disaster written by John Laye and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-09-03 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The best thing you can do for your business is to be ready for anything When Disaster Strikes offers business leaders the peace of mind of knowing that their business is ready for any contingency, no matter how extreme. This guide is designed to be used as both a preparatory resource for when times are good, and an emergency reference when times are bad. This book gets managers up-to-speed on what they should be prepared to deal with and offers real solutions for putting those business continuity plans in place. From natural and man-made disasters to catastrophic computer hack attacks, When Disaster Strikes is the ultimate weapon for any manager determined to help the business survive no matter what.

Download or read book The Definitive Handbook of Business Continuity Management written by Andrew Hiles and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-11-02 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a pedigree going back over ten years, The Definitive Handbook of Business Continuity Management can rightly claim to be a classic guide to business risk management and contingency planning, with a style that makes it accessible to all business managers. Some of the original underlying principles remain the same – but much has changed. This is reflected in this radically updated third edition, with exciting and helpful new content from new and innovative contributors and new case studies bringing the book right up to the minute. This book combines over 500 years of experience from leading Business Continuity experts of many countries. It is presented in an easy-to-follow format, explaining in detail the core BC activities incorporated in BS 25999, Business Continuity Guidelines, BS 25777 IT Disaster Recovery and other standards and in the body of knowledge common to the key business continuity institutes. Contributors from America, Asia Pacific, Europe, China, India and the Middle East provide a truly global perspective, bringing their own insights and approaches to the subject, sharing best practice from the four corners of the world. We explore and summarize the latest legislation, guidelines and standards impacting BC planning and management and explain their impact. The structured format, with many revealing case studies, examples and checklists, provides a clear roadmap, simplifying and de-mystifying business continuity processes for those new to its disciplines and providing a benchmark of current best practice for those more experienced practitioners. This book makes a massive contribution to the knowledge base of BC and risk management. It is essential reading for all business continuity, risk managers and auditors: none should be without it.

Download or read book Disaster Management Policies and Practices written by David E. McNabb and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2022-10-07 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book David E. McNabb and Carl R. Swenson blend their different experiences to outline the nature of the crises government leaders now face. Together they provide a foundation of knowledge from which current and future elected leaders, policy makers, and public managers can develop the knowledge and skills necessary to confront these challenges. Merging the historic, academic, and practical aspects of emergency planning and disaster response, the book fills in the missing pieces for creating a guide to understanding the nature and breadth of the work ahead. The authors focus on the principles, framework, and structure of emergency preparedness planning and disaster response and recovery. In doing so, they draw on an extensive literature review, combined with relevant practical examples and insights to create a detailed picture of how to prepare for and respond to the increasing array of emergency crisis and disaster management. Disaster Management Policies and Practices provides a solid foundation in emergency preparedness and disaster response for practitioners, public managers, and those who aspire to such positions. It is designed for use as a resource for scholarly research in the theory and practice of emergency response, public administration, public policy, and governance.

Download or read book Computer Risk Manager written by K.R. Pursall and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-06-28 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note this is a Short Discount publication. A comprehensive guide to EDP contingency planning and disaster recovery. Thoroughly revised and updated from the last edition [published 1989], this best selling management guide has been re–written to reflect the latest thinking on contingency planning. The new third edition follows the same step–by–step practical guidance as the last edition – presenting an immediate source of reference for anyone wanting to develop their own contingency plan BEFORE a systems disaster. As well as a useful check for those assessing the security of their present systems. Who should read it: ★ IT Managers ★ Operations Managers ★ Computer Security Managers ★ MIS Managers ★ Technical Support Managers ★ Computer Manufacturers and Suppliers ★ Computer Auditors ★ General Managers

Download or read book Business Continuity Management written by Michael Blyth and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-06-22 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PRAISE FOR Business Continuity Management Few businesses can afford to shut down for an extended period of time, regardless of the cause. If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that disaster can strike in any shape, at any time. Be prepared with the time-tested strategies in Business Continuity Management: Building an Effective Incident Management Plan and protect your employees while ensuring your company survives the unimaginable. Written by Michael Blyth one of the world's foremost consultants in the field of business contingency management this book provides cost-conscious executives with a structured, sustainable, and time-tested blueprint toward developing an individualized strategic business continuity program. This timely book urges security managers, HR directors, program managers, and CEOs to manage nonfinancial crises to protect your company and its employees. Discussions include: Incident management versus crisis response Crisis management structures Crisis flows and organizational responses Leveraging internal and external resources Effective crisis communications Clear decision-making authorities Trigger plans and alert states Training and resources Designing and structuring policies and plans Monitoring crisis management programs Stages of disasters Emergency preparedness Emergency situation management Crisis Leadership Over 40 different crisis scenarios Developing and utilizing a business continuity plan protects your company, its personnel, facilities, materials, and activities from the broad spectrum of risks that face businesses and government agencies on a daily basis, whether at home or internationally. Business Continuity Management presents concepts that can be applied in part, or full, to your business, regardless of its size or number of employees. The comprehensive spectrum of useful concepts, approaches and systems, as well as specific management guidelines and report templates for over forty risk types, will enable you to develop and sustain a continuity management plan essential to compete, win, and safely operate within the complex and fluid global marketplace.