Disaster and recovery planning : a guide for facility managers / Joseph F. Guston [i.e. Gustin].

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9780881734003

9780203014066

9780824755904

Title:

Disaster and recovery planning : a guide for facility managers / Joseph F. Guston [i.e. Gustin].

Author:

Gustin, Joseph F., 1947-

Personal Author:

Gustin, Joseph F., 1947-

Edition:

2nd ed.

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1 online resource (xiii, 304 pages) : illustrations

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Revised edition of: Disaster & recovery planning. c1996.

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Emergency management -- United States.

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Gustin, Joseph F., 1947- Disaster and recovery planning.

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2002

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The key to understanding the complexities of disaster preparedness and business continuity lies in focusing upon the issue of prevention, or mitigation. The completely revised third 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. Topics added or expanded in the third edition include workplace violence, regulatory influence including the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and effective mitigation strategies, and managing the disaster and recovery effort. 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.

The Advisors	p. ix
Foreword	p. xvii
Preface	p. xxi
Introduction	p. xxiii
Chapter 1 Disaster Planning And Recovery Issues	p. 1
Disaster Strikes	p. 1
Vitals	p. 2
Classifying Disasters	p. 2
Types of Disasters	p. 3
Disaster Planning Issues	p. 8
Occupant Issues	p. 9
Building Issues	p. 11
Disaster Planning And Recovery Software	p. 12
Business Issues	p. 14
Addressing The Issues	p. 15
Developing the Recovery Plan	p. 18
Free Magazine On Contingency Planning Available	p. 18
Chapter 2 Regulatory Influences	p. 23
Compliance Issues	p. 23
General Industry Emergency Response and Preparedness Requirements	p. 25
Other Compliance Issues	p. 37
The Americans With Disabilities Act	p. 37
Chapter 3 Emergency Preparedness	p. 43
Key Elements in Emergency Preparedness	p. 43
Planning for Potential Disasters	p. 44
Response Effectiveness And Leadership	p. 44
The Chain Of Command	p. 45
Communications	p. 46
Accounting For Personnel	p. 49
The Emergency Response Team	p. 50
Information Resources Available	p. 50
Training	p. 51
Association Of Contingency Planners	p. 51
Personal Protection	p. 52
Medical Assistance	p. 56
DRI Certifies Disaster Recovery Planners	p. 56
Security	p. 58
Summary	p. 58
FEMA Web Site	p. 58
Chapter 4 The Nature Of Disasters	p. 61
Types of Disasters	p. 61
Natural Disasters	p. 61
Burger King Braves Hurricane Andrew	p. 63
The Blizzard Of '93	p. 65
The Flood Of '93	p. 67
Man-Made Disasters	p. 68
Three Mile Island	p. 69
The World Trade Center Bombing	p. 70
Chapter 5 Fire/Life Safety	p. 73
Prevention Issues and Response Measures	p. 73
Fire Protection Systems	p. 74
Signaling	p. 75
Notifying Emergency Personnel	p. 75
Automatic Notification Systems	p. 75
Control Mechanisms	p. 76
Fire Extinguishers	p. 77
Assessing Fire Protection Systems	p. 78
General Work Environment	p. 80
Walkways	p. 81
Floor And Wall Openings	p. 82
Stairs And Stairways	p. 82
Means Of Egress	p. 83
Exit Doors	p. 85
Electrical System Components	p. 85
Flammable And Combustible Materials	p. 86
Building Classifications	p. 89
Assemblies	p. 89
Business	p. 90
Correctional And Detention	p. 91
Education	p. 91
Healthcare	p. 91
Industrial	p. 92
Residential	p. 92
Mercantile	p. 92
Storage	p. 93
Hazard Classification	p. 94
Chapter 6 Bomb Threats	p. 97
The Nature of Bombs	p. 97
Bomb Threats	p. 97
Planning For The Bomb Threat	p. 102
The Physical Security Plan	p. 103
The Bomb Incident Plan	p. 103
Security Against Bomb Incidents	p. 104
Building Design	p. 104
Landscaping	p. 105
Security Patrols	p. 105
Entrance And Exit Doors	p. 105
Window Protection	p. 105
ATF Bomb Threat Checklist	p. 106
Access Control	p. 107
ATF Suspect Package Alert	p. 108
Responding To Bomb Threats	p. 110
Evacuation and Search	p. 111
Search Units	p. 111
Search Techniques	p. 112
Media Relations	p. 120
Summary	p. 121
Chapter 7 Evacuation	p. 123
Evacuations	p. 123
Means Of Egress	p. 124
Types Of Evacuation	p. 124
Evacuation Factors	p. 125
Bomb Threats	p. 127
Option 1 Ignore The Bomb Threat	p. 128
Option 2 Order An Immediate Evacuation	p. 128
Option 3 Search And Evacuate	p. 128
Evacuation and Search Units	p. 129
Evacuation And Search Unit Training	p. 129
Additional Considerations	p. 132
Reporting Locations	p. 132
Confirming Evacuation	p. 132
Maintaining The Evacuation Route	p. 133
Chapter 8 Earthquakes	p. 137
The Nature of Earthquakes	p. 137
Structural Versus Nonstructural Components	p. 139
Causes Of Nonstructural Damage	p. 141
Methods For Reducing Nonstructural Hazards	p. 144
Earthquake Info Available	p. 146
Emergency Planning Guidelines	p. 147
Human Response	p. 148
Earthquake Plans	p. 149
Training	p. 151
Information Gathering Checklist	p. 152
Organizational Characteristics	p. 152
Exercises	p. 153
Personal Emergency Kits	p. 154
Master Earthquake Planning Checklist	p. 154
Master Nonstructural Earthquake	p. 155
Protection Checklist	p. 155
Chapter 9 Computer And Data Protection	p. 157
Computer and Edp Systems Protection	p. 157
Fire Hazards	p. 157
External Hazards	p. 158
Risk Assessment	p. 158
Telecommunications Protection	p. 162
Chapter 10 Standby Power Systems	p. 165
Emergency Preparedness and Standby Power Systems	p. 165
Determining Standby Power Requirements	p. 166
System Types	p. 166
Determining The Appropriate System	p. 168
Summary	p. 170
Chapter 11 Loss Prevention Strategies	p. 173
Developing Your Strategy	p. 173
Scope Of the Disaster	p. 173
Nature Of Business Operations	p. 174
Time Frames	p. 174
Cost	p. 175
Loss Prevention	p. 175
Develop The Loss Prevention Policy	p. 176
Identify And Evaluate Hazards	p. 176
Determine Recovery Priorities	p. 177
Develop Loss Prevention Program	p. 178
Loss Prevention Techniques	p. 179
Flood Loss	p. 180
Hot Work Losses	p. 183
Summary	p. 189
Chapter 12 Crisis Planning And Damage Control	p. 191
Crisis Planning	p. 191
The Crisis Plan	p. 191
The Media's Role in Recovery Efforts	p. 196
Press Releases	p. 196
Radio And Television "Spots"	p. 198
Automated Voice Mail/Telephone Answering Devices	p. 200
Chapter 13 Putting The Plan Together	p. 201
Putting it Together	p. 201
Step 1 Establish a Planning Team	p. 202
Form the Team	p. 202
Establish Authority	p. 203
Issue A Mission Statement	p. 204
Establish A Schedule And Budget	p. 204
Step 2 Analyze Capabilities and Hazards	p. 204
Where The Company Stands	p. 204
Outside Resources	p. 205
Identify Codes And Regulations	p. 206
Identify Critical Products, Services And Operations	p. 206
Identify Internal Resources And Capabilities	p. 207
Identify External Resources	p. 208
Insurance Review	p. 208
Conduct A Vulnerability Analysis	p. 208
Historical Factors	p. 209
Geographic Factors	p. 209
Technological Factors	p. 210
Human Error Factors	p. 210
Physical Factors	p. 211
Regulatory Factors	p. 211
Estimating Probability	p. 212
Assessing Potential Impact	p. 212
Step 3 Developing the Plan	p. 213
Executive Summary	p. 213
Emergency Management Elements	p. 213
Response Procedures	p. 214
Support Documents	p. 215
Resource Lists	p. 215
The Development Process	p. 215
Identifying Challenges And Prioritizing Activities	p. 216
Writing The Plan	p. 216
Establishing A Training Schedule	p. 216
Coordinating With Outside Agencies	p. 216
Maintaining Contact With Other Corporate Offices	p. 217
Plan Approval And Distribution	p. 217
Step 4 Implementing the Plan	p. 218
Integrating The Plan Into Company Operations	p. 218
Conducting Training, Drills And Exercises	p. 219
Evaluate And Modify The Plan	p. 221
Chapter 14 - Managing The Disaster And Recovery Effort	p. 223
Emergency Management Considerations	p. 223
Direction And Control	p. 224
Communications	p. 228
Life Safety	p. 230
Property Protection	p. 232
Community Outreach	p. 237
Recovery And Restoration	p. 241
Administration And Logistics	p. 244
Appendix I Sources Of Assistance And Information	p. 247
Appendix II Self-Inspection Checklists	p. 281
Index	p. 299

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