VFIS’ new program, Emergency Service Organization (ESO) Disaster Planning & Business Continuity, helps ESOs deal with the impact that natural disasters can have on their organization.  Emergency responders spend an extensive amount of time preparing for disasters that affect the communities they serve. Unfortunately, the impact the disaster may have on the local ESO is typically not considered. These impacts, at a minimum, can include the loss of facilities, personnel, apparatus, communications, and data.

Along with these types of losses, a disaster can become a public relations nightmare. Unlike a private business, which may take 72 hours to a week to get back to normal, ESOs must be prepared to recover immediately.

This program has been designed complete with worksheets to help organizations plan for adversity and business continuity.  The program is available as a CD with a manual, fill-in worksheets, and other resources. To order the program (Item: C10:291), call VFIS at (800) 233-1957, ext 7961.