As hurricane season approaches, Capital One Bank has released an updated disaster-planning checklist for businesses. The checklist emphasizes the following points:

- Develop a continuity plan that addresses post-disaster recovery procedures;
- Consider alternative operational locations;
- Equip backup operations sites with critical equipment, data files and supplies;
- Safeguard property;
- Gather current contact information for employees, vendors and customers;
- Develop multiple and reliable communication methods to reach employees;
- Communicate details of the plan to employees;
- Let customers and vendors know the business' plan and what to expect from the business;
- Develop a detailed action plan in the event of a mandatory evacuation; and
- Prepare for emergency cash management to handle cash flow.

Read the checklist (PDF)

•Date: 12th May 2009• Region: US •Type: Article •Topic: DR general
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