Disaster and recovery planning : a guide for facility managers /: a guide for facility managers. (2020)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Joseph F. Gustin.
• Authors: Gustin, Joseph F, 1947-
• Contents: Disaster planning and recovery issues: disaster strikes; vitals; classifying disasters; types of disasters; disaster planning issues; developing the recovery plan. Regulatory influences: compliance issues; the Americans with Disabilities Act. Emergency preparedness: key elements in emergency preparedness; planning for potential disasters. The nature of disasters. Fire/life safety: prevention issues and response measures; fire protection systems; general work environment; building classifications; hazard classification. Bomb threats: the nature of bombs; bomb threats; security against bomb incidents; responding to bomb threats; evacuation and search; media relations; summary. Evacuation: evacuations; bomb threats; evacuation and search units; additional considerations. Earthquakes: the nature of earthquakes; emergency planning guidelines. Computer and data protection: computer and EDP systems protection; telecommunications protection. Standby power systems: emergency preparedness and standby power systems; summary. Loss prevention strategies: developing your strategy; loss prevention; loss prevention techniques; summary. Crisis planning and damage control: crisis planning; the media's role in recovery efforts. Putting the plan together: putting it together; step 1 - establishing a planning team; step 2 - analyse capabilities and hazards; step 3 - developing the plan; step 4 - implementing the plan; emergency management; considerations. Appendix I - sources of assistance and information; appendix II - self-inspection checklists.
• Edition: Sixth edition
• Publisher Details: Lilburn : Fairmont
• Publication Date: 2020
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 658.477; Emergency management -- United States; Crisis management -- United States; Facility management -- United States
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9788770223089
• Related ISBNs: 9781003151777
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
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