Business & Organizations

Business & Organization Preparedness

Continuity planning for small businesses, churches, and organizations that people depend on during a disaster.

Colonel (Ret.) James Beckett 25 min 3 lessons

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Lesson 1 of 3

Critical Functions and Recovery Times

9 min · What must resume in 24 hours, a week, a month.

List critical functions, the staff and systems each depends on, and the maximum acceptable downtime.

Back up records off-site and test a restore at least once a year.

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Watch & Learn

Hand-picked videos from trusted public safety organizations that support this course.

Get Your Business Ready for Disasters

Source: FEMA

Continuity of Operations: What You Need to Know

Source: FEMA

Knowledge Check

Score 80% or higher to pass and earn your certificate. Finish every lesson first for the best result.

1. What defines maximum acceptable downtime?

2. How often should record restores be tested?

3. When should a facility coordinate its community role?