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Emergency Response Plan

Emergency Response Plan

Definition

Emergency Response Plan — a set of written procedures for dealing with emergencies that minimize the impact of the event and facilitate recovery from the event.
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Related Terms

Business Continuity Management (BCM)

An integrated approach to business continuity planning, emergency response, and crisis management. It involves the development and management of strategies, plans, and actions that provide protection or alternative means of operation for those business activities or processes that, if interrupted, could threaten corporate survival.

Disaster Recovery Plan

A plan for actions to be taken to recover from a disaster and resume business functions. It does not address preplanning or emergency actions and is part of a broader business continuity management plan.

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