Nfpa 1600: Standard for Disaster / Emergency Management and Business Continuity 2007

Book excerpt: The 2007 edition of NFPA 1600r protects public safety with updated best practices for disaster/emergency management endorsed by DHS. NFPA 1600: Standard for Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs provides a foundation for disaster/emergency management planning and operations in private and public sector organizations. It describes common elements, techniques, and processes using a total program approach. Changes to the 2007 edition include incorporating material on prevention as a new program element. This edition also presents the latest rules for: Emergency management mitigation Preparedness Response Recovery Business continuity The updated document includes major revisions to the listings of resources identified in the annexes. The 2007 edition is a "must" for public safety officials, corporate safety directors, and anyone responsible for emergency preparedness or business continuity programs.