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THE COMPLETE HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN FOR BUSINESS:
A DISASTER PREVENTION AND RECOVERY TEMPLATE ON CD-ROM
by Douglas M. Henderson, FSA, CBCP

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ISBN 1-931332-37-1
Published by Rothstein Associates Inc.
2006, 140 Pages. Order #DR788.
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When a Hurricane or Flood Threatens:
- How do we maintain mission-critical operations?
- How do we protect and recover our workforce?
- How do we protect business assets?
- How do we recover from a catastrophic event?

The COMPLETE HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN FOR BUSINESS provides
step-by-step solutions to
these and other important questions.

This special new Complete Hurricane & Flood Planning Template is a 'must-have'
for businesses that
face a serious hurricane or flood threat.

The Hurricane and Flood Plan file features 14 defined steps (pre-, during and
post-disaster periods) and
a detailed analysis of applicable strategies and procedures necessary to execute a
successful business
recovery.

A DETAILED PLAN FOR PRE-POSITIONING EMPLOYEES at remote locations
with a logically
planned, phased release and recall strategy is provided. For a service industry,
mission-critical
business operations can be maintained at an acceptable level throughout the
preparation, strike and
recovery periods.

The FACILITIES DEPARTMENT PLAN file features execution steps in 14 defined
steps (pre-, during
and post-disaster periods) and extensive checklists of supplies, services and
building preparation &
recovery steps.

The EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN file outlines a program to assist employees
(pre-, during and
post-disaster periods) and highlights key compensation issues.

The COMMUNICATIONS PLAN file addresses both internal and external contact
needs.

A special PLAN FOR DISTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEES that provides critical
personal preparation
information is also included.

The COMPLETE HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN FOR BUSINESS follows
guidelines recommended by
the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), Business Continuity Institute
(BCI)Good Practices
Guide and industry best practices.

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INCLUDES FREE BONUS MATERIALS THAT ADD EDUCATIONAL VALUE!

Articles, personal planning information, and other files of educational value.

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WHAT FILES ARE INCLUDED WITH THE TEMPLATES?

1. HFP.ReadMe.doc - Introduction, Copyright and User Information
2. HurricaneFloodPlan.doc - The Disaster Management, Inc. Hurricane & Flood
Plan (HFP) is the
template that is designed to become the actual HFP for your business
3. FacilitiesDepartmentPlan.doc - Special building protection and recovery planning
for the Facilities
Department
4. EmployeeAssistancePlan.doc - A special plan to assist employees for the
Human Resources
Department
5. CommunicationsPlan.doc - A plan to maintain communications with employees,
clients, news media
and other interested parties
6. ContactInformation.doc - A file to document internal and external contact
information
7. EmployeeHurricaneFloodPlan.doc - A special emergency preparation and
response plan designed
for use by employees
8. BonusFiles.doc - Bonus materials: Articles, personal planning information, and
other files of
educational value

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HURRICANE & FLOOD PLAN TEMPLATE OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION
- Overview
- Mission
- Employee Release Groups

II. TEAMS AND KEY INDIVIDUALS
- Key Individuals
- Emergency Management Committee
- Emergency Response Team

III. PLAN EXECUTION
- Ongoing Preparations
- Initial Alert (72 - 96 hours from expected impact)
- Alert (48 - 72 hours from expected impact)
- Initial Watch (36 - 48 hours from expected impact)
- Watch (24 - 36 hours from expected impact)
- Warning (6 - 24 hours from expected impact)
- Immediate Pre-Strike (0 - 6 hours from expected impact)
- Strike (hurricane force winds / flood waters cresting)
- Initial Post-Strike (tropical storm force winds / flood waters receding)
- Immediate Actions (weather conditions now safe)
- Disaster Response (travel can now be safely conducted)
- Initial Business Recovery
- Complete Business Recovery
- Hurricane & Flood Plan Review

IV. PROTECTION & RECOVERY STRATEGIES
- Alternate / IT Recovery Site
- Alternate / Office Recovery Site
- Bunkering
- Manual Overrides
- Maximize Work Hours
- Mutual Aid Agreements
- Outsourcing
- Pre-Positioning
- Quick Re-supply (JIT)
- Subcontractors
- Temporary Structures / Modules
Work from Customer / Client Location
- Work from Home

V. ONGOING STRATEGIES
- Bunkering
- Backup Equipment
- Buffer Stock
- Distributive Manufacturing / Processing
- Distributive Warehousing
- Multiple / Alternate Suppliers
- Redundant operations
- Remote-Site Storage

VI. APPENDICES
- Expected Hurricane Impact
- Emergency Operations Center
- Hurricane Shelter
- Alternate / Recovery Site Plans
- Alternate / Recovery Site Service Providers
- Important National Weather Service Terms
- Ongoing Exercise, Training and Update

VII. ATTACHMENTS
- Facilities Department Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Communications Plan
- Hurricane & Flood Preparation & Response Plan for Employees
- Contact Information

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DOUGLAS M. HENDERSON, FSA, CBCP, President of Disaster Management,
Inc., has 20 years of
experience in management with major consulting firms. In August of 1992, Doug
was the key associate
of the Emergency Response Team for a consulting firm located in South
Miami-Dade County. Inspired
by real-life business experience with Hurricane Andrew and concerned about the
lack of preparation
within the business community, Doug founded Disaster Management, Inc. in 1993.

Doug has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of
Arizona. His professional
credentials include FSA - Fellow, Society of Actuaries and CBCP - Certified
Business Continuity
Professional. Doug is also a member of FEPA (Florida Emergency Preparedness
Association), the
editor of DisasterALERT!, a member of the Miami-Dade Terrorist Mitigation
Committee, the author of
the book Is Your Business Ready for the Next Disaster? and numerous planning
templates published by
Rothstein Associates Inc.

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ISBN 1-931332-37-1
Published by Rothstein Associates Inc.
2006, 140 Pages. Order #DR788.
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