Writing Assignment: Module 10 Real-World Flashcards
Imagine that a fire or other disaster has befallen your home, damaging your belongings and some of the interior walls. What would your priorities be in assessing the damage and working to reoccupy your home? Create a prioritized list and timetable to accomplish this task.
first id want to make sure everyone is safe and unharmed, next would be to assess the damage and see what was lost, next my family would want to contact any or all insurances, after tr help with clean up and set up way or how to repair any or all of the damage, and lastly try to replace lost items.
This module listed several natural disasters that routinely occur in various parts of the United States. Using a Web browser or library research tool, identify the disasters that occur regularly in your area. Prioritize this list based on probability of occurrence and potential damage. What should organizations in your area do to prepare for these disasters?
Colorado is prone to several natural disasters, including: Wildfires, Flash Floods, Severe Thunderstorms, Blizzards and Winter Storms, and Landslides and Mudslides.
Prioritizing these disasters based on probability and potential damage, the list would be as follows:
Wildfires
Flash Floods
Severe Thunderstorms
Blizzards and Winter Storms
Landslides and Mudslides
To prepare for these disasters, organizations in Colorado should take the following steps:
Develop a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan that includes emergency procedures, communication protocols, and evacuation plans.
Educate employees on disaster preparedness, including how to respond to different types of disasters and how to stay safe during an emergency.
Maintain backup power sources, such as generators, to ensure that critical systems and equipment can continue to operate during a power outage.
Establish partnerships with local emergency responders and utility companies to ensure a coordinated response to disasters.
Regularly review and update the disaster preparedness plan to ensure it remains effective and relevant to the organization’s needs and potential risks.
Do a Web search for organizations in your area that offer DR training. What topics do they cover in their training? Create a list of the topics covered by each organization and look for common topics covered across the offerings.
Colorado Emergency Management Training Program (CEMTP)
Risk assessment and mitigation
Incident management
Emergency operations center operations
Business continuity planning
Disaster recovery planning
Crisis communication planning
Hazardous materials response
Cybersecurity incident response
Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM)
Disaster response and recovery
Incident command system
Emergency operations center operations
Damage assessment
Hazardous materials response
Cybersecurity incident response
Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)
Business continuity planning
Disaster recovery planning
Emergency preparedness
Property protection
Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI)
Business continuity planning
Disaster recovery planning
Incident management
Emergency response planning
Crisis communication planning
Cybersecurity incident response
Colorado State University (CSU)
Disaster recovery planning
Cybersecurity incident response
Business continuity planning
Risk assessment and mitigation
Emergency preparedness
Incident management
Common topics covered across these organizations’ DR training offerings include:
Business continuity planning
Disaster recovery planning
Incident management
Emergency response planning
Crisis communication planning
Risk assessment and mitigation
Cybersecurity incident response
Emergency preparedness
Using a Web browser or local directory, search for organizations that provide DR services. Make a list, then scratch out the organizations that only provide data backup services or alternate-site services (BC services). How many are left? Why is this list so much shorter than the first? What services do the remaining organizations offer?
The remaining organizations on the list offer a range of DR services, including:
Disaster recovery planning and consulting
Data replication and recovery services
Backup and recovery services
Cloud-based DR solutions
DR testing and validation services
Infrastructure and application recovery services
Incident management and response services
Overall, these organizations offer more specialized and focused DR services
Do a Web search to access the online version of Disaster Recovery Journal (www.drj.com). Review the articles in the latest issue; this may require some form of user registration. Identify articles that might help the individuals described in the opening scenario. Bring the articles to class to discuss.
I was unable to find any useful latest issues but one that seems useful is “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Data Centers” https://drj.com/journal_main/seven-habits-of-highly-effective-data-centers/
Do a Web search for “disaster recovery plan.” Identify three or four examples of what appear to be comprehensive plans. What do these have in common? Create an outline for a DR plan using these examples. Bring them to class to discuss.
three examples of comprehensive disaster recovery plans are:
Disaster Recovery Plan Template and Guide from FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
Disaster Recovery Plan from the University of California, Davis
Disaster Recovery Plan from the State of Vermont
Common elements of these comprehensive plans include: Introduction and scope, Risk assessment and impact analysis, Recovery strategy and planning, Plan implementation and testing, and Maintenance and continuous improvement.
Based on these examples, an outline for a DR plan could look like this:
I. Introduction and scope
Purpose and objectives of the plan
Key stakeholders involved in the plan
II. Risk assessment and impact analysis
Identification of potential risks and threats
Assessment of potential impact on the organization
III. Recovery strategy and planning
Backup and recovery procedures
Alternate site options
Prioritization of critical functions
IV. Plan implementation and testing
Roles and responsibilities
Communication protocols
Training and awareness efforts
V. Maintenance and continuous improvement
Ongoing plan maintenance and updates
Review and revision processes
