Disaster Plan
Disaster Plan
Version 1.1
Sponsored by:
Community Foundation Leadership Team (CFLT) Fiscal and Administrative Officers Group (FAOG) Program Network (ProNet)
CONTENTS Overview ............................................................................................................................. 3 Risks and Event Scenarios .................................................................................................. 3 Plan Activation.................................................................................................................... 4 Responsibility and Delegation of Authority ....................................................................... 4 Incident Response Team (IRT) ........................................................................................... 5 Incident Response Team Roles & Responsibilities ............................................................ 6 Business Impact Analysis ................................................................................................... 8 Recovery Activity Summary & Needs Assessment.......................................................... 10 Recovery Activity Summary and Needs Assessment ....................................................... 12 Vital Records .................................................................................................................... 14 Disaster Notification/Communications ............................................................................. 15 Personnel & Board Contact Information .......................................................................... 16 Building Evacuation.......................................................................................................... 17 Emergency Operations Center .......................................................................................... 17 Business Recovery Locations ........................................................................................... 18 Information Technology/Operations Preparedness........................................................... 19 Emergency Grant Making Procedures .............................................................................. 22 APPENDIX A Risk Assessment ................................................................................... 24 APPENDIX B-1 First Person On Site Checklist .......................................................... 26 APPENDIX B-2 Incident Commander (IC) Checklist ................................................. 28 APPENDIX B-3 Finance Coordination Checklist ....................................................... 30 APPENDIX B-4 Administration Coordination Checklist ............................................ 32 APPENDIX B-5 IT and Telecom Coordination Checklist ........................................... 33 APPENDIX B-5.1 Sample Hardware .............................................................................. 33 APPENDIX B-5.2 Minimum Hardware Requirements................................................... 33 APPENDIX B-5.3 Hardware Recovery Order ................................................................ 33 APPENDIX B-5 TableTop Simulation Suggestions .................................................... 33 APPENDIX B-6 Human Resources Coordination Checklist ....................................... 37 APPENDIX B-7 Public Relations & Communications Coordination Checklist .......... 40 APPENDIX B-8 Program Coordination Checklist....................................................... 40 APPENDIX C List of Key Service Providers ............................................................ 41 APPENDIX D Vital Records ..................................................................................... 43 APPENDIX E Communications Information ............................................................ 45 APPENDIX F-1 Pre-Evacuation Checklist .................................................................. 50 APPENDIX F-2 Functional Area Checklist ............................................................. 51 APPENDIX F-3 Building Emergency Procedures .................................................... 52 APPENDIX F-4 Evacuation Community Resources .............................................. 54 APPENDIX F-5 Pre-Evacuation Report .................................................................. 55 APPENDIX G Mutual Aid Agreement ...................................................................... 56 APPENDIX H Emergency Personnel Policies .......................................................... 56 GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................... 59
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Overview
Community foundations have proven themselves to be cornerstones of support to the community, especially in times of need and disaster. When emergencies or disasters strike, the Foundation must be well-prepared to quickly and effectively help itself in order to be able to help others. This plan outlines the organizations strategy for responding to emergency or disaster, provides information essential to continuity of critical business functions, and identifies the resources needed to: ensure safety of personnel communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders provide timely emergency support and grant making service to the community protect assets and vital records (electronic data and hardcopy) maintain continuity of mission-critical services and support operations The first step in developing your plan is to define the goals of the plan. For example: 1. Protect life and health 2. Protect business assets 3. Protect organizational reputation Please note that no two emergencies are identical. Therefore, no single plan of action can anticipate and address every possible circumstance. The instructions contained in this plan are intended to serve as guidelines only. They may not be appropriate in all cases. At no time should you risk your personal safety in complying with any of its provisions.
These events may impact business operations of the Foundation on several Levels: 1 1-2 Day Business Disruption An emergency or disaster that exceeds the capabilities and capacities of a city and/or county government response but has a short duration such as a service outage, building outage, major fire, or site utility failure. May affect a large number of people for a short amount of time. All operations resume on-site in < 48 hrs. A crisis moderate to severe in scope. A foundation may have partial access to facility
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and/or primary IT systems. Examples include service loss, building access loss or local utility failure. May also include a regional event such as terrorism, contagious diseases or weatherrelated disaster. Some business operations moved off-site. Small-scale work-fromhome/alternate site and remote access. All operations resume on-site in < 14 days. 3 > 2 Week Business Disruption A disaster including a complete loss of facility and/or primary IT systems. Regional utility failure. All critical business operations moved off-site. Large-scale work-from-home/alternate site and remote access. All operations resume on-site in < 30 days or a new site is required.
During a disaster or emergency, the Foundation must maintain normal operations required to address time-sensitive, disaster-specific issues. No plan can anticipate or include procedures to address all the human, operational and regulatory issues raised during a disaster or emergency. This plan addresses issues required for continuation of essential business functions, such as needs assessment, communication, volunteer outreach and coordination, grant making and community assistance under rapidly changing circumstances.
Plan Activation
The Foundation CEO, an appointee, or successor may activate this Plan when it is necessary to manage and coordinate a disaster response. The decision to activate will be made in consultation with members on the Incident Response Team.
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Role in Disaster Incident Commander - Person who will lead. Finance Coordinator - Person who will secure resources.
Programs/Grants Coordinator
IMPORTANT: For the FIRST PERSON ON SCENE WHO IS IN CHARGE, no matter what role in disaster, see Appendix B-1 for Checklist. If a designated individual is unavailable, authority will pass to the next individual on the list. Unavailable is defined as: The designated person is incapable of carrying out the assigned duties by reason of death, disability, or distance from/response time to the facility. The designated person is unable to be contacted within an appropriate time period for the emergency or disaster. In a High Level disaster (see definitions on pages 8 and 9), this time period is defined one hour. If the person cannot be contacted within an hour, the second person should be contacted. In a Medium Level crisis, this time period is defined as four hours. In a Low Level emergency, this time period is defined as more than eight hours. The designated person has already been assigned to other emergency activities. <INSERT EMPLOYEE NAME> is required to update the succession list above as well as the contact information in the Personnel & Board Contact Information Chart (page 16) as changes occur.
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Ensure easy access to necessary capital. Process and track emergency grants. Coordinate vendor contracts not included in the current approved vendor lists. Coordinate with IC on all matters involving the need to exceed established purchase order limits. Establish and manage disaster accounts. Notify insurers and third party administrators as needed. Collect and maintain documentation on all disaster information for reimbursement from private insurance carriers, FEMA, SBA, and other agencies. Coordinate all fiscal recovery with disaster assistance agencies. Public Relations Is responsible for developing the media messages regarding any event. Is responsible for all stakeholder communications including the Board, Foundation personnel, donors, grantees suppliers/vendors and the media. Serve as the primary media contact. Update and maintain Web site. Monitor media coverage and provide rumor control.
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Medium Level Function can continue in default mode (e.g. Payroll) or not performed for 2-4 weeks. Immediate restoration not required. Failure to perform these will eventually impact performance of high level functions, but will not result in severe legal, reputational or financial impact. Low Level Function can continue in default mode (e.g. Payroll) or not performed for 31+ days. Function can be delayed until operating environment has been restored to normal.
In advance of a disaster or emergency the Foundation should list each mission-critical service and product it offers as well as its operational functions and assign it as a High, Medium or Low Category item based on the above criteria. The template below should then be used to list each of these items, where the functions will be performed and by whom. For example, a Level High function could be Grant Processing in that such a function is a mission critical activity of the Foundation. This caption could include several activities such as grant approval, check writing, check delivery. Each activity would include the location and person or area responsible for performing the work. The location would be contingent on the business recovery locations grid on page 18.
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Location
Performed by
Medium Level:
Department / Function
Function can be suspended for 2-4 weeks or will operate without personnel action or intervention for 2-4 weeks. 4
Activity
Location
Performed by
Low Level:
Department / Function
The following activities can be suspended for 31+ days without causing immediate or irreparable damage to the Foundation:
Activity
Location
Performed by
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Mail/Shipping Needs
List the needs for mail service to perform the functions in the given timeframes. If any service other than standard US Postal Service is required, include it here. This may include: overnight delivery, 2 or 3-day delivery, messenger service, interoffice mail, etc. Note specific carriers such as Fed-Ex or DHL, if required. List any paper or hardcopy vital records needed to perform these functions. See Vital Records on page 14 Management will determine strategy, with a work-from-home option as first choice. If the department will be working from home, note which days that strategy will be in effect and for how long. Also indicate if you need to work with other departments and if so where that will happen. Do any employees have special needs that will need to be accommodated? For example childcare, elderly parents, pet care, etc. What tasks must be done in order to complete the tasks noted? Imagine that you or other essential staff from your department are not available and someone else has to perform your tasks for you. This is the checklist that someone else can use to perform your functions. These are the departments you work with or are connected to in a Give and Get relationship. (This could be physical proximity or electronic linkages.) What departments should you be close to in order to do your work? This information is useful when determining where departments will be located and near whom. Include names and contact information including home phone numbers. (See Page 16 for Personnel & Board list.) Survey employees to determine if they have company issued equipment (cell phone, PDA, laptop, etc) and a permanent computer and a highspeed connection at home.
Employee Equipment
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24 hours
72 hours
One Week
31+ days
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Activity
Vital records Alternative locations Staff special needs Critical Operating Procedures
24 hours
72 hours
One Week
31+ days
Internal Contacts (Use Personnel & Board Contact Information on Page 16 and Business Recovery Locations on Page 18 for reference) Employee Equipment
NOTE:
Assess impact of disaster on recovery of internal operations, staffing, and services. Assess functions likely to be in high demand from communities, other non-profits, and the Public. Assess functions likely to be in low demand during disaster recovery. Identify community recovery needs and assistance required from Foundation.
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Vital Records
As a separate document each Foundation should maintain a document retention policy listing all vital business records and documents and a policy for the retention of those documents. Appendix D provides a list of items that should be considered vital records for the Foundation. Not all vital records would be needed to recover from an emergency or disaster. Those Vital Records crucial for the start-up and recovery for each Department are in the locations listed below. (Sample vital records to be considered are listed below)
Vital Record
Corporate insurance policies Current general ledger Grants database Donor database Donor paper files
Activity
Process insurance claims Process gifts and grants Process grant requests Process gifts/ communicate with donors Donor services
Location
Each of these records should be included in a functional area evacuation checklist in Appendix F-2.
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Disaster Notification/Communications
The Public Relations and Communications Coordinator will notify Foundation personnel of plan activation and event status using the following methods: Employee/board call/e-mail tree Phone forwarding Employee hotline (1-800 or local number) Conference call bridge (determine vendor) Web site as information center (document vendor and instructions/passwords) Media contacts (See Appendix C List of Key Service Providers) See Appendix E for telecommunications information. <Complete the attached list, keep it electronically and assign someone to be responsible for maintaining the list. If you decide to keep a hard copy, consider using a color so it will stand out.>
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Building Evacuation
Any decision to evacuate the building will be made by Foundation s management or Incident Commander. When the order to evacuate is given, follow the steps outlined in the Building Emergency Procedures Appendix F-3. <The evacuation checklist and specific checklists appropriate for your foundation should be included in employee handbooks and posted in appropriate staff areas in your offices.> Appendix F-1, the Pre Evacuation Checklist, includes some guidance if you have notice of evacuation such as a hurricane. EVACUATION CHECKLIST - GENERAL 1. Remain calm. 2. Immediately proceed to the nearest, safe exit. Assist visitors and colleagues whenever possible without jeopardizing personal safety. 3. Take personal belongings with you. Assume you have no more than one minute to safely collect your belongings. 4. If possible, shut down critical equipment/operations quickly and safely before exiting. 5. Proceed to the Foundations designated assembly area: <INSERT> 6. Once at the assembly area, check in with the Human Resources Coordinator. (See Incident Response Team list, page 5.) 7. Remain at the designated assembly area until instructions are received. 8. Dont interfere with emergency personnel. Within Foundation space, a backpack(s) will be wall mounted by <INSERT LOCATION>. <INSERT employee name> is responsible for keeping this kit current. The backpack includes the following materials: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Current Foundation staff and board contact list (See page 16.) Flashlight and back up batteries First aid kit Map of Foundation space <If applicable. If not, DELETE this item.> One of the backpacks should include a battery powered radio with backup batteries.
<Insert specific employee names and/or titles here. Based on the Incident Response Team members and their proximity to the backpacks.> will take the backpacks when exiting the building for use in the designated assembly area.
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Conference Bridge:
Department / Function
Ex. Finance/Check Processing
Location
Director of ITs Home
Performed By
Finance staff
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Software What software is being used by the Foundation? Do you have the application on CD and, if so, is a copy also stored off site? What software is critical to day-to-day operation of the Foundation? # of Licenses Inventory Microsoft Office Microsoft Windows Small Business Server Adobe Acrobat Adobe Creative Suite QuickBooks Google Earth Bank Access software FIMS/Blackbaud Hard drive clone software (Ghost) Version If appropriate Product Key if required
Location of CD
Notes
Store installation instructions off site, with written notes so that a non-technical person can install if necessary and appropriate. For software that is not commonly used, include instructions about special settings or replies required during the install process. Even a technical person needs to know proper replies and parameters in order to install the software correctly. Take notes during your recovery testing and keep them with the install instructions. Hardware During a disaster, it is critical to have easy access to a complete list of hardware used by the Foundation. If the hardware itself is destroyed, the list will allow you to replace what is needed without forgetting key components. The fields shown below are important in tracking hardware for a disaster as well as day-to-day IT work. You will notice fields like date acquired and purchase price. While this information may have no value in a disaster, it is essential to the normal hardware inventory process. Other fields are more pertinent to disaster recovery. You should add or delete fields based on your needs. Asset Class Asset Description Department Location Make Model Serial Number DateAcquired Purchase Price Comments Description CPU Memory Hard Drive Purchase/Lease Replacement Cost Replacement Cost Date Retired Y/N Retired Date
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Listed below are some of the types of hardware that you will need to track in the spreadsheet or database. Make an inventory list of the following: o Servers o Hubs o Routers o PCs o Cables o Backup tape drive o Modems o Fax machines o Phone system o Copiers o Printers o Scanners o Tools for PC and LAN setup o Surge protectors o UPS o Switches Determine the minimum equipment needed to function in a disaster. See suggested list in Appendix B-5.2. Make a list of the equipment to take if you needed to leave the building in 15 minutes. Make a list of the equipment to take if you had a day to prepare. Prioritize the list. Indicate the location of each piece of equipment, so that you know what equipment is in each office and what type of hardware you have overall. Make a list of all passwords. Give a copy to the IT coordinator and at least two other Foundation staff members on the IRT team. Include passwords for special software such as accounting, finance, bank applications, Web site access. Other Issues and Considerations Do you scan documents and store them on the LAN? This could be critical if all hard copy documents are lost in a fire. Do you have a reciprocal IT agreement with another foundation? What does it include? Determine IT recovery order. What will be brought up first servers, workstations, email, etc based on critical business processes identified on page 10? See Appendix B-5.3 for suggested order. Identify tasks that can be handled by non-technical people. This will allow IT staff to focus on the tasks that only they can complete. Assign responsibility for the nontechnical tasks as part of the planning process. Conduct a table-top IT recovery exercise. Keep it short and focused. Ask participants to make notes on other issues that may come up or can be covered in the next exercise. See suggestions listed in Appendix B-5.4.
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Immediately following a major disaster or regional catastrophe, the Foundation will begin accepting grant requests from this list of organizations. During a significant disaster, Foundation priorities will shift to address time-sensitive, disasterspecific issues, while maintaining normal operations as much as possible. Emerging issues will be evaluated quickly and will be placed ahead of routine operations. Grant making will focus on areas of greatest community need. As the disaster response continues, the Foundation will accept emergency grant requests from other organizations in the community. It is important to recognize that the long-term recovery phase for a major disaster can last for years, so the long-term needs of nonprofits should be considered in making grants.
Activating Emergency Grant Making Procedures Procedures would be invoked during a Level Two or Level Three community disaster at the discretion of the CEO or designee, based on the need to respond rapidly and the fact that communication and transportation issues may prevent the Board from meeting. The CEO or designee will have the ability to approve emergency grants up to $__,____ per grant without Board approval. Emergency Grantmaking Process 1. Process Immediately following the disaster event: a. b. Program staff should contact appropriate grantees on the emergency disaster grant making list. Foundation signature of appropriate program officer or any management team member is required for all emergency grants. Management team members have been included in case no program officers are available.
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Within first five days: a. b. Grantee must complete a simple emergency grant application for emergency grants. Staff has discretion to waive usual due diligence process and required paperwork for those organizations on the approved emergency grant making list. Grantee signs a simple emergency grant contract titled The Grant Agreement for Emergency Grants.
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2. How will the Foundation reach out into the community to determine need? a. b. c. d. Program staff will reach out to their contacts in the community. Web site will include emergency grant information and application procedures. Collaboration with emergency response and recovery organizations. Collaboration with other nonprofits and foundations.
3. Emergency check supply a. See Appendix F-2 for functional area checklist for blank check stock. b. All checks should have the appropriate number of signatures as required by the community foundation. During a time of emergency those able to sign a check should be expanded to include at least three additional signers.
4. Grant tracking a.
Emergency Grants will be tracked using a special identifier in the community foundations grant management system. If the system is not accessible, tracking will be done manually until the system becomes available.
Board Response As soon as possible, an emergency Board meeting will be held by conference call or in-person. The Board will assess the disaster and its effect on the community, the status of emergency grant making, and the need for additional funds and will determine appropriate next steps.
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APPENDIX A
Risk Assessment
Risk mitigation is the planning and allocation of resources to reduce financial, human and property loss. Once risks are identified and assessed, decisions need to be made on which risks to mitigate. The Foundation should keep in mind: Likelihood of risk Life safety and impact to life Convenience (would it be a pain to mitigate) versus Cost (would it be too expensive) Risks to consider include: Natural Hazards & Weather Related Risks Hurricane Tornado Flood Snow/ice storms/winter storms Lightning Mudslides Wind damage Solar Storms Neighbors within a one-mile radius Rail lines Freeways Airports Manufacturing plants Consulates/embassies/government buildings Controversial Companies Building Environment Community health: o SARS o TB o Influenza A, pandemic Asbestos Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) o Toxic mold o Sick building syndrome Unrest Political unrest Social unrest Economic activism Eco-terrorism Terrorist attach Arson, bombing, sabotage Building Safety Systems Fire sprinklers, panels and alarms Emergency water/cisterns Public address systems Generators/UPS or diesel fuel
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Chemicals on-site Seismic bracing Hurricane or tornado roof support IT and Data Data Center physical security (including transit protection and backup procedures) Information security breach Network security o Foundation records and data o Personnel data o Financial transactions o Stolen laptops and flash drives o Password protection and change procedure
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Immediate Response Go to scene if appropriate and safe to do so. Initial Assessment Assess facts as known.
Continuing danger? Take action to protect anyone in danger. Assess situation and initiate further evacuation if necessary. Emergency Response Services (Police, Fire, Medical, Hazardous Materials, ATF, FBI) Has 9-1-1 been called? Have Floor Wardens been activated? Have they responded? Do they have any information to report on personnel or building status?
Communication Assess what has been done and what hasnt. Determine where help is needed.
Who needs to be notified? Has Senior Management been notified? Other key personnel? Have key business unit managers been notified? department phone trees? Have they activated their
Do I need assistance with communication? If so, who do I need help from and what do I need them to do o o o Develop messages and updates Deliver/coordinate delivery Deal with the press
Will the Emergency Hotline be activated for this incident? Has it been done? Who is handling the recording and updates? Has the Board been notified? If so, who has done the notification? Who will provide the updates?
Building and Systems Assessment Conduct the initial damage assessment (Facilities and Building Management).
What is the status of utilities (water, electricity, gas)? What is the status of the phone system? What is the status of the IT system? Is the building habitable now? Short-term outage? Longer-term outage? Do key vendors need to be contacted immediately (general contactor, other vendors)?
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Does the damage require a restoration vendor (water, fire, or smoke damage)?
Security / Facility Control Does the incident area need to be secured? Does the Foundation need to hire its own security? o o If so, how many security staff do we need? Where? If so, what entrances and exits need to be secured?
Escalation
Who can be put in place until additional security arrives? Can staff enter the area to begin clean-up or are authorities still in control of the area?
How could this situation escalate in severity? What preparation is needed in case it does escalate? Are any controls needed? Does the Foundation need any assistance from the Board, the City or other nonprofits? If so, who does it need help from and what help is needed?
Do families of victims need to be notified? Who will do the notification? When and how will it be done? Is there a need for professional crisis intervention, group debriefings, etc? o If so, notify Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provider. (Name Number )
Do Foundation personnel need any other support? Do their families? What are the main concerns of staff and employees? How are rumors being addressed and managed? Is the Emergency Hotline number updated at least every four hours?
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APPENDIX B-2
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Act as the Foundation public face to the community. 1. Review all external communications for accuracy.
After Action Report After the disaster, the IC or his/her designee will complete an after-action report. This internal document will help to strengthen the Foundations response in future events. The report includes: Description of the event Description of the Foundations response to the event Staff observations and comments External observations and comments Recommendations with timelines and assignments of responsibilities for tasks
After the report is completed, the emergency plan will be revised as necessary, and training will be conducted for all staff.
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APPENDIX B-3
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Coordinate paperwork required by insurers to initiate claims process. 1. Coordinate the preparation of appropriate forms for damage claims and forward them to the insurers within the required time frame. Collect and maintain documentation on all disaster information for reimbursement from private insurance carriers, FEMA, SBA, and other agencies. Coordinate all fiscal recovery with disaster assistance agencies. 1. Act as the liaison between the Foundation and the disaster assistance agencies to coordinate the cost recovery process.
After the Event Ensure that insurers and third party administrators honor contracts and pay claims; update reports on insurance recoveries until claims are closed.
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Administration Coordination
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APPENDIX B-5
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APPENDIX B-5.1
Sample Hardware
APPENDIX B-5.2
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APPENDIX B-5.3
Suggested order: 1. Phone and internet 2. Critical PCs 3. Servers physical setup and data recovery 4. Network 5. PCs the rest 6. Printers 7. FAX 8. Scanner 1. Phones: Contact phone company to move or forward numbers. Make a practice run to find out if you have the right contact information to make this process as fast as possible. Next, locate and/or acquire phones and physically position them. You may have to use cell phones on an interim basis. 2. Critical PCs: Several people may be involved writing checks or preparing press releases for external audiences or internal memos to staff and board. This may be done before any network is restored, and the documents stored on PC, website or written by hand for delivery by phone. If e-mail is not available, documents can be delivered in person to the media. 3. Servers: Once the critical PCs are available, work can begin on the server to recover data and databases from your latest backups. 4. Network: Consider using a wireless network to reduce or eliminate the need to physically reconnect all machines. This should be configured and tested as part of disaster preparation. Otherwise, set up your switches, routers and modem (COX, ATT, etc) and get prepared for internet connection when it becomes available. 5. PCs for the rest of staff: Connect these to the network as they are brought up. 6. Printers: Add as needed and available. Share printers where you can. Dont forget to have the driver CD for each printer. 7. FAX: Install as needed and time allows. 8. Scanner: Install as needed and time allows. NOTE: Divide the work among several people if possible in order to get the most done as quickly as possible. Non-technical staff can handle tasks such as reassigning phone numbers, contacting key people or organizations or performing clerical functions.
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APPENDIX B-5.4
Definition (DR Journal): A method of exercising plans in which participants review and discuss the actions they would take without actually performing the actions. Representatives of a single team, or multiple teams, may participate in the exercise typically under the guidance of exercise facilitators. Gathering around a conference table to test a disaster plan is a proven way to find out how prepared your organization really is. But preparation is key to making this exercise successful. Before scheduling the meeting(s), determine the scope of the exercise and appoint a facilitator to keep things on track. The facilitator should not be a participant, even though they may have knowledge of the situation. Their job is to define the scope of the simulated disaster, the time allowed for the exercise and the appropriate level of detail for discussion. NOTE: Setting up a series of short meetings can help maintain focus and interest as well as prevent the discussion from degenerating into side issues. Also, after going through the process a couple of times, it is easier for all participants to stay on point. Keep in mind that you will not be able to cover every possible situation in a short period of time. Instead, start with getting a small number of key people together to determine which situations are most likely to affect your Foundation, e.g. earthquake on the west coast, hurricanes on east coast and Gulf regions, chemical spills near railroad tracks or highways. The next step is to bring together those who have the appropriate knowledge to discuss how the disaster will be handled. This group may vary, depending on the disaster scenario. Also consider disasters which may force you to abandon your work site for an extended period of time. What if your building has not been destroyed, but power, telephone or internet service is not available there for an extended period of time? Each organization must decide whether they prefer to group by incident, e.g. fire, tornado, earthquake, or by asset availability, e.g. total loss, partial loss, building not habitable, remote capability, or a combination. Grouping by asset availability may make sense and be more efficient in most cases, because the recovery action may be similar for various asset losses.
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3. Coordinate the investigation of all injury claims as soon as possible. 4. Coordinate the preparation of appropriate forms for all verifiable injury and damage claims, and forward them to insurers within reasonable time frames. 5. Answer insurance coverage questions as needed. Notify insurers and third party administrators as needed. 1. Place service providers on alert. 2. Notify workers compensation carrier of injuries.
After the Event Refer or make available counseling services for employees and their families. Provide necessary recovery time (time-off) for staff assisting with recovery efforts.
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APPENDIX C
One method to help ensure this information is current is to create a code for your Disaster Recovery contacts on FIMS, Foundation Power or your primary database. Use this code to produce a report on a periodic basis. <Consider storing this information electronically.> Service Contact Phone Acct. # or EMail (Regular/Cell) other info Building Services Building Manager/Landlord Building Owner Building Security Janitorial Mechanical (A/C) Maintenance Emergency Repair / Cleanup Electricity Gas Water HazMat Spill/Cleanup Emergency Medical Ambulance Doctor Hospital Urgent Care HR Benefits Admin EAP Payroll Media Media Consultant Local Newspaper Local Television Local Radio Legal Legal Counsel Local Government Fire Police Public Works Business Chamber of Commerce Finance & Banking Accountant Bank Billing/Invoicing Insurance Agent Creditor Insurance Insurance Agent (Broker)
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Insurance (Claim Filing) Vendors Software Office Supplies Caterer Health Insurance Vendors Network tech/Consultant Alternate Tech Consultant Microsoft Support Microedge Support E-mail support AntiSpam &/or AntiVirus Web Site Hosting Planned Giving Design Center DNS Hosting Online Credit Card Processor E-mail Support Phone Co Phone System Copy Machines Printer Repair/Purchase New Hardware Coffee Mail Meter Truck Rental
IT/Ops
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APPENDIX D
Vital Records
Vital records are essential for a Foundation to conduct business. They contain information critical to the continued operation and survival of the organization immediately following a disaster. This information is necessary to recreate the organizations legal and financial status and to preserve the rights and obligations of stakeholders, including employees, donors, grantees and others being served. Records may be required to be in their original form to meet or fulfill evidential requirements. Here is a suggested list of some of the corporate, financial, and other vital records. Consider how these copies will be obtained (electronic scans, paper, microfilm) and where they will be stored (on line, off site). Corporate Records: o o o o o o Incorporation documents By-laws Tax-exemption documents (e.g. application for tax exemption, IRS Form 1023; IRS determination letter; and related documents) Board meeting documents including agendas, minutes, and related documents Conflict of Interest and Nondisclosure statements Correspondence with legal counsel and/or accountants not otherwise listed
Financial documents, including: o o o o o o o o Annual information returns going back seven years (e.g. IRS Form 990, 990-EZ, or 1065) Audit and management letters Audit work papers Equipment files and maintenance agreements Treasurers annual reports going back three years Bank statements, canceled checks, check registers, investment statements and related documents going back seven years Investment performance reports Investment manager contracts and correspondence
Donor and Fund Records o o o Fund files including fund agreements and fund statements Gift documentation Grant documentation
State charitable registration documents Lease Agreements Deeds, mortgages, notes, security agreements for real estate held for sale Personnel and payroll records including employment applications and employee manual
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Insurance forms with policy numbers Signed contracts with vendors Scholarship records (depending on type of organization) Commercial software licenses, including: o o o o Copies of installation CDs Product keys Serial numbers End User License Agreements
National Standards materials, if applicable (This may include many vital records as well as publications and other items the Foundation may not consider a vital record.)
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APPENDIX E
Communications Information
Communication via Foundation Emergency Hotline Consider setting up a telephone calling tree, a password-protected page on the Foundation website, an email alert or a call-in voice recording to communicate with personnel and or Board in an emergency or disaster. Designate an out-of-town phone number where employees can leave an "I'm Okay" message in a catastrophic disaster. The Emergency Hotline is available to provide Foundation personnel with facility status information and business continuity plans during an emergency or disaster. Text Message (SMS) Text messages can be sent to almost any wireless phone in the U.S. by addressing messages to the 10-digit wireless telephone number. The foundation should ensure each employee who has a cell phone, knows how to send and receive text messages. Numerous free SMS message sites can be located on the Web by doing a Google Search for send text message. Email The ability to contact others via email will depend on the availability of power and the operation of the servers. If a recipient has different Internet Service Provider email addresses, use all of them. Those located off site may have the best chance of reaching the team member in a regional emergency or disaster. Foundation Phone Tree A wallet card can provide Foundation personnel with instructions on how to get information in an emergency situation, what numbers to call in-area for information, and what numbers to call outof-area to report in and give an Im OK message. A Phone Tree should show who calls whom. Communication via Foundation Website In the event of a widespread phone failure, a message with disaster updates will be placed on the Foundation website. Messages should be updated frequently during the business week. Emergency Hotline How to Change the Message NOTE: The procedure outlined below may vary with the Foundation's phone system. Use this as a template only. Before you change the message: Listen to the existing message to be sure no one else has changed it. To change the message: Dial __________________________. password _______, then press #. When greeting begins press ____ and enter
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Press ___ to check messages Press ___ to hear more options Press ___ to change name and/or greeting When emergency messages are updated, always include the time and date of the update. For example: You have reached the __________ Foundation Emergency Hotline. This is the Monday, August 13, 4 p.m. update regarding the tornadoes.
After you record the initial message: Send a broadcast email to all staff reminding them to check the Emergency Hotline for future updates.
Updates Event in Progress The Emergency Hotline message should be updated at a minimum every four (4) hours during business day even if there is no new information to report. This will ensure the message stays current and provide callers with the assurance that the information they receive is up-to-date.
Once the situation is resolved, change recording to report the time and date it was resolved. Leave that message on for 24 hours.
Updates Event is Over Once the emergency or disaster is over, change the message to the non-emergency message. (See next section for sample messages.)
Sample Messages
Non-Emergency Message You have reached The ______________________ Foundation Emergency Hotline. There are no emergencies to report at this time. If there were an emergency, this hotline would provide you with information regarding the affected site. After any major event, please call this number for instructions. If you are unable to reach this number, follow your departments disaster plan. Thank you for calling The ____________ Foundation Emergency Hotline.
Sample Message after an Emergency You have reached The ______________________ Foundation Emergency Hotline. Today is (todays day, date and time). The Foundation office is closed due to a building emergency. [You may or may not want to state the nature of the emergency.] The building is expected to reopen at (note time and date).
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This message will be updated, as new information becomes available. Thank you for calling the ___________________ Emergency Hotline.
Call Forwarding the Main Foundation Phone Number NOTE: The procedure outlined below may vary with the Foundation's phone system. Use this as a template only. The main number has a (fill this space in with length of time the battery will last) UPS power supply. If power is not restored within that time frame, .. (Name) ... will call-forward the number to an alternate number. This will be the new main number. Voice mail Forwarding main phone number on-site: LIft receiver Press Dial ___________ # ___________ You will hear another dial tone If call is answered, call forwarding is working, if busy or no answer repeat steps Forwarding main phone number remotely: Dial Enter Enter PIN Enter Dial Cancel call forwarding: Lift receiver for dial tone Press ___________,# ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, ___________, then dial prompts then press # key then press # key then press # key WILL WILL NOT transfer.
Analog / Emergency Phone Locations Following an emergency or disaster, analog phones (direct dial phone lines) may work even if the Foundation phone switch has failed. An analog phone is located in the administration evacuation box. See Appendix F-1.
Nearby Pay Phones Pay phones are part of the national emergency phone system and always get dial tone first. The following pay phones are located near the Foundation offices.
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Location 1 2 3 4 5
Phone Number
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APPENDIX F-1
Pre-Evacuation Checklist
This checklist covers some basic planning information to consider before any evacuation as well as information if an evacuation is imminent. Basic Planning Information 1. Make a video or take photographs of the building and its contents annually and store offsite. 2. Provide instructions for shutting off water and gas lines coming into Foundations offices . Assign an employee to take care of this procedure in the case of a known evacuation. 48 hours until evacuation 1. Go shopping One gallon of water per day and food for all essential employees and volunteers for at least three days. 2. Go shopping Other response supplies identified 3. Remind board, employees and volunteers of communication plan, check-in times/locations and method of communication 4. Have employees and board members complete evacuation contact information if different than normal contact information 5. Remind employees of disaster plan 6. Communicate with vendors, donors, grantees, etc. concerning information in plan 7. Gather vital records according to plan 8. Begin working on IT recovery portion of the plan 9. Start Incident Commander checklist 24 hours until evacuation 1. Gather evacuation boxes see IT section of plan as well as Evacuation Checklist by functional area 2. Record new voicemail message, as stated in Telecommunications Instructions. 3. If appropriate, raise electronics off the floor and away from windows 4. File all papers and lock cabinets 5. Withdraw petty cash 6. Pack up equipment to be evacuated 7. Lock all windows, close every interior door, post contact information in waterproof cover conspicuously (in case emergency crews need to contact you) and lock office as normal 2 hours until evacuation 1. Gather evacuation boxes see IT section of plan as well as Evacuation Checklist by functional area 2. Record new voicemail message. as stated in Telecommunications Instructions. 3. If appropriate, raise electronics off the floor and away from windows 4. File all papers and lock cabinets 5. Lock all windows, close every interior door, post contact information in waterproof cover conspicuously (in case emergency crews need to contact you) and lock office as normal.
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APPENDIX F-2
<Insert employees name> will take the office supply box with them with exiting the building and will receive instructions from the incident commander at the designated assembly area.
Finance The following items should be readied during an evacuation, as time permits, by the
finance staff: <Each foundation should include who is responsible for each item, either by name or title.> 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Unprocessed gifts and checks A box of check stock A box of deposit slips and stamp Payroll information and personnel files Insurance documentation Last months bank statements Policy and procedure manual
<There are many other items you might need to include in this list if you dont have the documents electronically. This plan assumes if the documents are electronic, they will be accessible in a reasonable time frame electronically. However, any document that is electronic but you feel you may need before computer service is available, should be included.>
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APPENDIX F-3
ACCIDENT/ILLNESS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Call 911 Do not move the injured/ill person unless it is necessary to avoid further injury Use first aid kits located <INSERT> Have a designated individual meet the emergency personnel at reception Notify Human Resources Ensure management notifies the employees emergency contact
All employees should be familiar with the first-aid supply kits located <INSERT>. <If your foundation has other emergency equipment such as defibrillators, blankets, etc., list here.>
FIRE PROCEDURES 1. Do not panic 2. Call 911 3. Pull fire alarm 4. Take personal belongings with you. Assume you have no more than one minute to safely collect your belongings. 5. If possible, shut down critical equipment/operations quickly and safely before exiting 6. Do not shut off overhead lighting 7. Exit the building using the stairwells. DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS. 8. Never open a door that may have a fire behind it. Feel the door with the back of your hand. If it is hot, DO NOT OPEN IT. 9. Follow the evacuation route posted in the building 10. Go to the designated meeting place at <INSERT> 11. Once at the assembly area, check in with the Human Resources Coordinator. 12. Never attempt to fight a fire unless it can easily be put out. Fire extinguishers are located <INSERT> If you hear an alarm, you should immediately assume you are at risk and prepare to leave. Do not, under any circumstances, use the phone system for any reason at this time. You may prevent the system from contacting 911. If there is smoke, it may be necessary to crawl. There is usually good air and visibility about 18 inches from the floor. Once in the stairwell, keep moving. Stay quiet to hear any instructions from arriving police and fire personnel. POWER FAILURE 1. Stay where you are and await further instructions 2. If instructed to evacuate, use stairwells Battery-powered emergency lights will automatically come on. Telephones may not operate but FAX lines should operate. ELEVATOR EMERGENCIES 1. Press emergency button 2. Wait for assistance
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SECURITY SYSTEM <Each foundation will need to complete based on their own systems access, alarms, video, etc. This should include panic button information, building security, after hours security and emergency telephone numbers> BOMB THREAT 1. 2. 3. 4. Record information concerning the call Keep the caller on the line long enough to obtain as much information as possible Attempt to get the caller to reveal specifics, i.e. location, detonation time, etc. Listen for noises that may provide clues as to the location of the caller, i.e. motors, music, street noises, etc. 5. Listen closely to determine gender, emotional state, accents, speech impediments, etc. 6. Call 911 7. Notify management SUSPICIOUS MAIL AND PACKAGES 1. 2. 3. 4. Do not open, shake or smell it Handle with care. Do not shake or bump. Contact management to help evaluate the situation and determine next steps If a parcel is open or threat identified, notify management and follow the precautions below.
For a bomb: 1. Evacuate immediately 2. Call 911 For radiological threats: 1. Limit exposure. Dont handle. 2. Evacuate the immediate area 3. Shield yourself from the object 4. Call 911 For biological or chemical threats: 1. Isolate package. Dont handle 2. Call 911 3. Wash hands with soap and warm water Possible signs of a suspicious package: Protruding wires Lopsided or uneven Rigid or bulky Strange odor Oily stains or discolorations Excessive tape or string Wrong title or addressed to title only Misspelled words or badly written No return address Excessive postage Possibly mailed from a foreign country
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EARTHQUAKE PROCEDURE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Evacuate the building using the posted evacuation routes Move away from the building Go to the designated meeting place Once at the assembly area, check in with the Human Resources Coordinate. Be aware of falling debris Do not re-enter the building unless given permission by city officials Remember that being outside does not guarantee your safety. Watch for flying glass, collapsing walls, falling trees, power lines and ground fissures.
TORNADO /SEVERE STORM PROCEDURES 1. 2. 3. 4. Exit your exterior office and close the door. If able, open window a small amount. Move away from exterior glass. Move to the lowest floor, interior of the building. Exit stairwells or windowless corridors are safest. 5. Once in a safe area, crouch or kneel down facing the wall. Lower your head and cover it was clasped hands. 6. Remain in the safe area until the immediate danger has passed. Do not attempt to evacuate the building unless you are instructed to do so. CHEMICAL HAZARDS 1. Turn off air conditioning systems. 2. Close all windows and doors. 3. Wait for instructions for emergency personnel. AREA EVACUATION PLAN 1. If an area evacuation plan is activated, do NOT meet at the designated area. Follow the instruction of emergency personnel. <INSERT information on your own communitys/area evacuation plan> <Attach floor plans of your building and/or office space to this appendix.>
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APPENDIX F-4
Insert locations below based on the nearest to your offices or most likely to be used facilities that would be used in case of a disaster, both localized and regionally. Type Hospital Fire Station Police Station Mass care facility Supermarket/Convenience Store, etc. Name Phone # Address Contact Person
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APPENDIX F-5
Pre-Evacuation Report
If the Foundation is preparing for an evacuation and time permits, each employee should complete the following report and provide a copy to both the Incident Commander and the Incident Response Team Coordinate for their department.
Pre-Evacuation Report
Updated on:_________ by:_________ Name Evacuation Destination: Address City Phone Cell Phone Bank Routing & Account Number(for payroll) Emergency Contact Name Phone Relationship Email State Email Text Msg? Zip: Role
Yes
No
Projects & Deadlines Please list all projects you are working on now and in the next month. Briefly describe important tasks, contacts (phone and email), financial obligations, goals, progress and deadlines for each. Attach additional pages if necessary. Project Deadline
Project
Deadline
Project
Deadline
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APPENDIX G
In consideration of the mutual commitments given herein, each of the Signatories to this Mutual Aid Agreement agrees to render aid to any of the other Signatories as follows: 1. Request for aid. The Requesting Signatory agrees to make its request in writing to the Aiding Signatory within a reasonable time after aid is needed and with reasonable specificity. The Requesting Signatory agrees to compensate the Aiding Signatory as specified in this Agreement and in other agreements that may be in effect between the Requesting and Aiding Signatories. 2. Discretionary rendering of aid. Rendering of aid is entirely at the discretion of the Aiding Signatory. The agreement to render aid is expressly not contingent upon a declaration of a major disaster or emergency by the federal government or upon receiving federal funds. 3. Invoice to the Requesting Signatory. Within 90 days of the return to the home work station of all labor and equipment of the Aiding Signatory, the Aiding Signatory shall submit to the Requesting Signatory an invoice of all charges related to the aid provided pursuant to this Agreement. The invoice shall contain only charges related to the aid provided pursuant to this Agreement. 4. Mutual Aid to the Requesting Signatory. When it is feasible and possible to do so, the Aiding Signatory will provide the following to the Requesting Signatory. a. b. c. d. e. A conference room Use of phones, fax and copy machines Use of computer printers If available computers and the use of an internet service provider The above will be provided for a minimum seven days to be negotiated at time of disaster.
5. Charges to the Requesting Signatory. Charges to the Requesting Signatory from the Aiding Signatory shall be as follows: a. Labor force. Charges for labor force shall be in accordance with the Aiding Signatory's standard practices. b. Phone. Phone charges accrued during the disaster by the Requesting Signatory. c. Office materials. Charges for office materials such as paper, pens and other standard office items used by the Requesting Signatory, shall be at the reasonable and customary rates for such materials in the Aiding Signatory's location. d. Meals, lodging and other related expenses. Charges for meals, lodging and other expenses related to the provision of aid pursuant to this Agreement shall be the reasonable and actual costs incurred by the Aiding Signatory e. Counterparts. The Signatories may execute this Mutual Aid Agreement in one or more counterparts, with each counterpart being deemed an original Agreement, but with all counterparts being considered one Agreement. 6. Execution. Each party hereto has read, agreed to and executed this Mutual Aid Agreement on the date indicated. Date ________________________ Entity _________________________________ By __________________________Title _________________________________
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GLOSSARY
Business Continuity Plan (BCP) A plan implemented after an event to recover critical business functions. Business Impact Analysis (BIA) An evaluation of the impact to the foundation if major business processes are lost or there is a prolonged interruption. Damage Assessment The process of evaluating the extent of damage to the physical site, site contents and computing and other mechanical equipment. Disaster A disaster is defined as a sudden calamitous emergency event bringing great damage, loss or destruction. Disasters may occur with little or no warning (earthquake, flash flood) or they may develop from one or more incidents (wildfire). Disaster Recovery The recovery of the technology of an organization that includes hardware, applications, data and telecommunications. Emergency An emergency is a condition of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property. In this context, an emergency and an event could mean the same thing, although an emergency could have more than one event associated with it. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) This word has two meanings: the physical location for managing an event and the process/people that meet there to manage the event Incident Command System (ICS) Created by the fire service in California in the mid-70s. The structure of the EOC is modeled after the Incident Command System (ICS), used by all government bodies and first response providers such as police and fire. Using this structure expedites the communication with civil authorities, and provides a framework and system that enables EOC members to effectively execute their responsibilities. It has five functionsCommand, Operations, Logistics, Planning & Intelligence and Finance. Incident Commander (IC) The Incident Commander is the single person responsible for the site planning, response, and restoration of site services. The Incident Commander must also ensure that an up to date plan is in place, that training is ongoing, and that employees are aware of the program. The IC is also the primary contact with external public safety organizations. Major Business Processes Those processes, functions or activities whose loss or prolonged interruption would result in a major negative impact to the Foundation. These have been discovered in the Business Impact Analysis. Mutual Aid Mutual-aid agreements are the means for one organization to provide resources, facilities, services, and other required support to another organization during an incident. As the term implies, this is often a joint agreement where each organization agrees to provide the same services in return. Preparedness The state of being prepared. Often associated with activities related to personnel readiness, preparation of plans, resources inventorying, training and exercising. Recovery Taking all the actions necessary to restore the area to pre-event conditions or better if possible. Response The actions taken to address the direct effects of an event or disaster. This could include saving lives and property, care of casualties, containing and controlling the hazards.
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Vital Record A record that must be preserved and available for retrieval if needed. Record that contains information necessary to recreate an organizations legal and financial status and to preserve rights and obligations of stake-holders; including employees, donor and investors.
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