Disaster Recovery Tip #17: Think Locally.
Posted by Matt Spada on Mon, Sep 13, 2010
In honor of National Preparedness Month, Agility is recapping our 52 Tips for 2010 program, with a tip each day throughout the month of September available on the Agility Recovery blog. If you would like to receive future tips (one email per week), please sign up here.
Think locally.
A well-thought-out recovery plan takes into account multiple disaster scenarios, but it should also convey a realistic approach to preparing for the events most likely to occur in your area. For example (and to point out the obvious), a Florida company probably does not need to prepare for an ice storm, and likewise a business in Wisconsin should not focus on the effects of a hurricane. Be realistic about the threats you are prone to face, and focus your planning on those most likely to happen.
So far this spring, almost twenty Agility members across the country have experienced interruptions due to flooding. If your company is prone to flooding, check out Agility's Flood Preparedness Guide & Checklist.
For help gauging other risks to your business, we recommend FEMA's free Risk Assessment website.
If you have additional questions or would like to talk with a recovery professional about your business continuity needs visit www.agilityrecovery.com or call 866-364-9696.
