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A Publication Featuring The Information
Services Technology of Maine State Government
| Volume VI, Issue 6 | June 2003 |
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On numerous occasions since September 11th 2001, I have been asked by various agencies what should be included in a disaster recovery plan. The following list contains items that would be included in a well rounded plan. Keep documentation simple, clear and concise. It is of the utmost importance that the plan is regularly maintained and exercised for reliability.
Executive Overview |
Authority to Declare a Disaster |
Introduction (Scope & References) |
Recovery Tasks & Procedures |
Distribution list |
Customer Lists & Contact Lists |
Change Process |
Shareholders/Stakeholder Lists & Contact Lists |
Goal/Mission/Objective |
Service Requirements |
Glossary of Terms |
Inventories |
Scope |
Exercise Program |
Assumptions |
Maintenance Program |
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and/or Application Impact Analysis (AIA)
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Vital Records Required for Resumption & Recovery |
Business Recovery Strategies |
Supplies Required for Resumption & Recovery |
Emergency Response Procedures |
Equipment & Special Items Required for Resumption & Recovery |
Crisis Management Plan |
Special Forms Required for Resumption & Recovery |
Escalation Procedures |
Documentation (Data & Dependencies) |
Notification Procedures for Recovery Teams |
Audit Procedures & Annual Reporting of Business Continuity Plan Effectiveness |
Business Recovery Organization (teams; team leaders/alternates, functions & responsibilities; org chart) |
Training & Awareness Programs |
Interested in more details? Visit http://www.contingencyplanning.com/.
Stephanie Parker is a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Planner at the Bureau of Information Services. Contact her with questions by e-mailing stephanie.parker@maine.gov.
