HLS 6080 DF7 Initial

Continuity Plan Name: Institution: Course: Date: Risk management This relates to identity, analysis, assessment and communication of risk. At the same time, it relates accepting, avoiding, transferring and controlling the same risk to acceptable levels. Where there are effective management practices along with appropriate procedures, it is possible to achieve reduced costs and improved benefits (FEMA, 2012). Essential functions These is a subset of the government functions which are crucial to the sustenance of the nation when there is an emergency, such as a hurricane or even terror attack ("Small Agency Council (SAC) - Small Agency Continuity of Operations Committee", 2016). Orders of succession In case of a disaster, leadership plays a crucial role in the implementation of the various strategies. As such, there is need to establish the correct and streamlined succession of leadership roles and responsibilities in the event that there is an emergency. Delegations of Authority This is associated with the act of delegating some of the responsibilities to the various authorities, to ensure that there is some smooth implementation and rapid response. It also ensures that there some order in the transition of leadership responsibilities ("National Continuity Programs | FEMA.gov", 2016). Continuity Facilities The use of other facilities other than the existing facilities is an approach that ensures that there is some aspect of resilience when it comes to continuity capabilities of the organizations involved. Continuity Communications The success of the programs and the continuity plans is dependent on effective communication, whereby agencies are able to connect effectively ("Continuity of Operations (COOP) & Emergency Planning in the Government Environment", 2016). Essential Records Management In the case of an emergency, it is crucial that the databases are identified and pro...