There are many areas to consider while developing your plans for emergency response and business continuity and disaster recovery. We have provided several articles, written by DSPN consultants, to assist you.

New articles will be added from time to time to provide additional information that DSPN knows you will find beneficial.

If there are certain resources you require, please e-mail us and ask about the topic that interests you.

Communication Articles

Basic Communication Instructions
  Communication preparedness before and after disaster strikes
Business Communications Assessment
  Checklist for insuring communications
Communications After a Disaster
  Understanding communication networks
Protecting Communications
  Taking stock of, and enhancing your communication assets


General Business Continuity Articles

Business Continuity Planning Overview
  Define your needs, implement the plan and test before disaster strikes.
Reducing Hazards Before Disaster Strikes
  Keeping a workable plan up, running and ready for disaster.
Getting Ready for "The Big One"
  At home or at work here are some simple, yet often overlooked ways to prepare.
Contacting Loved Ones When Disaster Strikes
  Tips on how to connect when switchboards and hearts overload.
LONG-TERM RECOVERY: Getting Back to Normal
  Making assessments, workarounds and taking advantage of alternate resources.


Additional Industry Websites:


Educational & Research Links:

Department of Homeland Security: http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
Federal Emergency Management Agency: http://www.fema.gov/
International Association of Emergency Managers: http://www.iaem.com/index.shtml
Natural Hazards Center, University of Colorado: http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/
The EIIP Virtual Forum: http://www.emforum.org/
Southern California Earthquake Center: http://www.scecdc.scec.org/


Industry References & Links:

Disaster Resource Guide: http://www.disaster-resource.com
Disaster Recovery Journal: http://www.drj.com
Contingency Planning & Management Magazine: http://www.contingencyplanning.com



Real-Time Links:

Storm Watch: http://www.fema.gov/storm/trop.shtm
USGS Water Data: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt
USGS Quake Data: http://quake.wr.usgs.gov/recent/index.html