This Disaster Recovery Team Policy is your ultimate guide to ensuring business continuity during unforeseen disruptions. Designed to safeguard operations, reputation and personnel welfare, this policy outlines actionable strategies for rapid recovery. By providing clarity on team roles, responsibilities and communication protocols, it empowers organizations to minimize financial losses and maintain service reliability. Whether addressing IT system failures, facility damage or public relations challenges, this tool is a critical asset for businesses aiming to navigate emergencies with precision and efficiency.

This policy features procedures for various recovery teams, including Business Process Recovery, IT, Facilities Assessment, and Public Relations. Each sample covers essential steps such as damage assessment, resource allocation, communication strategies, and restoration processes tailored to specific operational needs. From coordinating insurance claims to reestablishing IT connectivity, the content ensures every aspect of recovery is meticulously planned and executed.

Sample procedures include:

• Provide updates to the Recovery Operations Management team to prevent operations from being compromised or terminated for any reason.
• The FAT will turn in receipts to an Accounting Recovery team representative.
• The IT Recovery team will assess the availability of equipment and resources at the ROC and request additional resources from the ROMT if necessary.
• Restore impacted business functions to a permanent location when directed by the Recovery Operations Management team.