Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1997, 67 p.): SECTION 1 : 4 STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS: STEP 2 : ANALYZE CAPABILITIES AND HAZARDS: WHERE DO YOU STAND RIGHT NOW?: Identify Critical Products, Services and Operations

Emergency Management Guide for Business and Industry (FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency, 1997, 67 p.)

SECTION 1 : 4 STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS

STEP 2 : ANALYZE CAPABILITIES AND HAZARDS

WHERE DO YOU STAND RIGHT NOW?

		Review Internal Plans and Policies
		Meet with Outside Groups
		Identify Codes and Regulations
		Identify Critical Products, Services and Operations
		Identify Internal Resources and Capabilities
		Identify External Resources
		Do an Insurance Review

Identify Critical Products, Services and Operations

You'll need this information to assess the impact of potential emergencies and to determine the need for backup systems. Areas to review include:

· Company products and services and the facilities and equipment needed to produce them
· Products and services provided by suppliers, especially sole source vendors
· Lifeline services such as electrical power, water, sewer, gas, telecommunications and transportation
· Operations, equipment and personnel vital to the continued functioning of the facility