A Basic Disaster Recovery ChecklistThe time for disaster planning is right now, not while you are in the midst of a crisis, or major disaster where you are removed from your home or business. Planning ahead for a major disaster in your area will help you have peace of mind that you and your employees will have the best possible outcome should a disaster occur. A disaster recovery checklist can help you be organized and efficient in your planning. The first and most important step you can take to completing your disaster recovery checklist is to identify your risks, and get informed about the hazards that are relevant to your particular geographic location. Consultants from your local emergency management offices can help, or you can contact your local branch of the American Red Cross.
The next items on your checklist could be to create an emergency plan. Forming a team of your trusted employees who know the ins and outs of your business will help you in times of disaster and emergencies. The team can help you to make decisions as to which part of your business is most critical and which functions need to be recovered first. Your team can help you locate an off site location where they can still perform their jobs and have access to their supplies and equipment.
Another part of your checklist should consider where your back up site is located, and what equipment, and supplies it will house. There are many companies who specialize in disaster recovery. Many of them offer mobile units that are delivered to your location of choice and equipped with any requirements you may have to continue working. Working with them can help you be prepared for many disasters you will face.
On your disaster recovery checklist, you need to consider any contact information that you may need to reach family, employees, clients, customers, vendors, suppliers, insurance companies or emergency personnel. Do you have any way of communicating with these people? Do you have a web site, cell phones, satellite phones, email, two way emergency radios, or an emergency toll free phone line to get in contact with those you need to?
Working with a reliable disaster recovery company may be the best way to be prepared for any disaster that may come your way. |