A Department Business Resumption Plan Template is a strategic document outlining measures to ensure the swift recovery and continuity of essential operations following a disruptive event. It details critical responsibilities, communication protocols, and specific steps to be taken by the department during a crisis. The plan typically includes risk assessments, recovery strategies, and guidelines for resuming normal activities. A Business Resumption Plan aims to minimize downtime, protect assets, and maintain operational resilience by anticipating potential challenges and providing a roadmap for recovery.
Table of Contents for Department Business Resumption Plan
CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
PLAN MAINTENANCE
PLAN EXERCISE
PLAN LOCATION
PLAN DISTRIBUTION
MEDIA POLICY
PLAN ASSUMPTIONS & EXPOSURES
Planning Assumptions
Known Exposures
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Department Overview
Department Recovery Strategy & RTO
Staff Shift Schedule
PLAN ACTIVATION PROCEDURES
Plan Declaration
RECOVERY TEAMS
Notification & Activation Team
Management Team
Administrative Team
Alternate Site Team
Offsite Storage Team
CONTACT LISTS
Employee Contact Information
Department Notifications
Vendor Notification
Other Emergency Contact Numbers (Local EMS, Fire, Police, Etc)
PROCESS INFORMATION
Critical Business Processes
Applications & Systems
Process Dependencies
Process Recovery Procedures
MANUAL WORKAROUND PROCEDURES
Work-Around Procedures
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
ALTERNATE LOCATIONS
Assembly Site
Command Center
Recovery Site Information
OFFSITE STORAGE LOCATION
Offsite Storage Information
RESTORATION OF NORMAL OPERATIONS
Work-Area Restore Procedures
System Validation
Backlogged Work
PLAN CERTIFICATION
APPENDIX ITEMS
Appendix A – Employee Notification Procedures
Appendix B – Notification Log
Appendix C – Event / Disaster Information
Appendix D – Record Log
Appendix E – Alternate Site Authorization Form
Appendix F – Recover Status Report
Appendix G – Business Recovery Report
Appendix H – Travel Accommodations Request Form
Appendix I – Employee Tracking Form
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