Develop a Disaster Plan

Start by obtaining background:

• Take FEMA developed online courses on Continuity of Operations (COOP) planning;
• Use the Library Disaster Plan Elements module, Lyrasis (formerly SOLINET) or Halstead et al;
• Look at Model Disaster Plans;
• It may be appropriate for key staff to develop individual plans. E.g., CSA. PReP
• Try out a template.

Remember, a small disaster plan marshalling key assets is better than no disaster plan. A beginner’s mistake is to attempt a plan that is too large and ambitious. Advice: Start small and add a little each year.