• Will your contingency/business continuity plan perform when the time comes?
• Have you looked at all risks natural and human caused?
• How will you take care of your most important assets, your employees?
• How fast will you be able to restore your business and research operations?
• Can you meet new USDA mandates on contingency plans?
  • • identify types of emergencies common in your local area;
    • identify common emergencies that could occur at your particular type of facility;
    • outline specific tasks that the facility staff will undertake in an emergency situation;
    • establish a clear chain of command for all employees to follow;
    • identify materials and resources that are available at that facility or elsewhere; and
    • ensure that all pertinent employees are trained on the plan.

     

Resources:

New Approaches to Vivarium Disaster Planning  http://www.tradelineinc.com/reports/45D4CCA4-C29C-DD41-A87EEC1D67CE85A8

USDA USDA Publishes Final Rule to Help Animal Facilities Be Better Prepared for Emergencies   http://www.aphis.usda.gov/newsroom/2012/12/contingency_rule.shtml

OLAW Disaster Planning and Response Resources    http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/disaster_planning.htm

USDA Disaster Planning for Laboratory Animal Facilities    http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/newsletters/v11n1/11n1heat.htm#toc2

USDA Activities to Initiate Emergency Planning Activities   http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/newsletters/v11n1/11n1heat.htm#toc3