TOOLKIT AND RESOURCES What is COOPCOG Continuity of Operations COOP Continuity of Government COG The overall purpose of both Continuity of Operations and Continuity of Government ID: 705502
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Continuity of Operations Plan/Continuity of Government (COOP/COG)
TOOLKIT
AND
RESOURCESSlide2
What is COOP/COG
Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Continuity of Government (COG)Slide3
The overall purpose of both Continuity of Operations
and
Continuity of Government
is to ensure the continuity of essential functions under all circumstances that may disrupt normal operations.
As a baseline of preparedness for the full range of potential emergencies, all governments/agencies should have in place viable Continuity of Government and Continuity of Operations capabilities. Slide4
Why do this?
Anticipate threats
Adapt to sudden changes
Increase operational performance
Determine the vital resources
Improve communicationSlide5
Weakest Link
34.51% – People risk
26.65% – Process risk
18.62% – Technology risk
8.35% – Supply chain partner risk
6.74% – Collaboration with private industries
5.14% – Data risk
Findings from the March/April issue 2006 Continuity Insights/KPMG Business Continuity Benchmarking Study (article out of Continuity insights) Study included surveys from 935 businesses in the US. Slide6
COOP/COG is a process
, not a project
COOP/COG is a
multi-disciplinary effort
COOP/COG is
NOT a one-person
event
Plans should be
actionable
, not informational
The plan is a
living document
and is a
continuous
cycleSlide7
Leadership and Commitment
Commitment to the program to prevent, mitigate the consequences or, prepare for, respond to, maintain continuity during, and recover from incidents.
-From NFPA 1600 Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs (2013 Edition)Slide8
StepsSlide9
Planning Process
After commitment to undertake the Plan is established, process begins with establishment of the Program CommitteeSlide10
Program Committee
Provides input and/or assists in the coordination of the preparation, development, implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the program.
Appointed by Elected Officials-Department Heads
Individual should have direct access to EO/DH; have authority to direct work of those within office/department.Slide11
PlanningSlide12
Continuity Assistance Tool (CAT)
Continuity Guidance for Non-Federal Governments
FEMA P-788 / September 2013Slide13
COOP Planning Worksheet
Planning worksheet in Word format
More simple in approach
THIS IS THE EASIER OF THE TWO DATA GATHERING WORKSHEETS TO USE. Slide14
Elements of COOP/COG
Essential Functions
Orders of Succession
Delegations of Authority
Continuity Facilities
Continuity Communications
Essential Records Management
Human Resources
Test, Training and Exercise Program
Devolution of Control and Direction
Reconstitution Operations
Sample templateSlide15
Sample Template Guide
Text with
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Highlights
These are simple responses – document should allow you to just click in the box and fill in the required information.
Text in
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Highlights
These are notes for the Plan’s developer – these are questions/areas for discussion that should be jurisdiction-specific. What is provided is a guide for example only.
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These are external links to the excel spreadsheets and data gathering forms. This information is used to fill in the tables and other areas in the draft document.