State and Local Government Series: Business Continuity Preparedness

Public sector organizations of all sizes need a comprehensive business continuity plan. Business Continuity Preparedness assists executive management, departmental users, and technical resource personnel of public sector organizations with minimizing business disruption and its escalation, thus reducing the impact on mandated services and essential functions.

The manual's unique workbook format includes checklists, customizable forms, sample procedures, and questionnaires, which can be tailored to meet the individual needs of the organization. Some of the benefits derived from developing a comprehensive business continuity plan include the following:

•  Reduced legal liability
•  Minimized potential economic loss
•  Reduced probability of occurrence
•  Reduced disruption to normal operations
•  Organizational stability
•  Orderly recovery process
•  Reduced reliance on key personnel
•  Increased asset and record protection
•  Ensured safety of personnel and the public
•  Compliance with legal and statutory requirements
•  Minimized decision-making during a disaster

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