Department Business Resumption Plan Template

Department Business Resumption PlanA 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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