Guide to Preparedness


IT DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN



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IT DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN


It Disaster Recovery Plan

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Date Updated: October 18, 2016


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 6 2

FLORIDA BACKGROUND 6 2

CHAPTER 2 8 2

THE STATE WIDE PLAN 8 2

ZONES FOR FAIA’S CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 10 2

CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE Coordinators by Zone 11 2

Guide for Zone Coordinators 17 2

ZONES FOR FAIA'S CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 19 2

CHAPTER 3 20 2

AGENCY PLAN 20 2

GUIDELINES FOR THE AGENCY PLAN 21 2

Checklists 21 2

PUBLIC RELATIONS 26 2

WELL BEING OF STAFF 27 2

CASH AND CASH FLOW 27 2

CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 27 2

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATASTROPHE PROCESSING—Before the Catastrophe 28 2

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATASTROPHE PROCESSING—after the Catastrophe 36 2

CHAPTER 4 42 2

WORKING WITH THE MEDIA 42 2

I.THE PURPOSE OF MEDIA RELATIONS 42 2

II. THE INDUSTRY RESPONSE 43 2

III. WHAT-TO-DO CHECKLISTS 44 2

CHAPTER 5 48 2

FLOOD 48 2

I.THE PROBLEM 48 2

II. AGENCY PREPARATION 49 2

III. AFTER THE FLOOD 50 2

III. FLOOD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 50 2

CHAPTER 6 57 2

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AWARENESS 57 2

I. WHAT IS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? 57 2

II.WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? 58 2

III.RECOGNIZING WARNING SIGNALS 58 2

IV. ESCALATING LEVELS OF VIOLENCE AND WHAT TO DO 59 2

CHAPTER 7 60 2

TERRORISM 60 2

PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED 60 2

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE 61 2

IF DISASTER STRIKES 62 2

ADDITIONAL POSITIVE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE 64 2

YOUR DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT SHOULD INCLUDE: 66 2

CHAPTER 8 66 2

FIRE SAFETY 66 2

I. MAKE YOUR HOME FIRE SAFE 66 2

II. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE ROUTES 67 2

III. ESCAPE SAFELY 67 2

IV. STATISTICS AND SAFETY VIOLENCE 67 2

V. KITCHEN SAFETY 67 2

VI. COOKING SAFETY TIPS 68 2

VII. HEATING SAFETY 69 2

VII. HEATING SAFETY TIP 69 2

VIII. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 70 2

IX. THE BASICS 71 2

CHAPTER 9 71 2

LIGHTNING...NATURES FIREWORKS 71 2

I. LIGHTNING 71 2

CHAPTER 10 72 2

FIRE PROTECTION FOR OFFICES - CHECKLIST 72 2

I. ELECTRICAL 72 2

II. ARSON 73 2

III. SPONTANEOUS IGNITION 74 2

IV. SMOKING 74 2

V. EXPOSURE FIRE 74 2

CHAPTER 11 74 2

FIRE PROTECTION FOR OFFICES 75 2

I. WHAT CAN YOU DO? 75 2

II. EVALUATE YOUR RISK 76 2

III. IN CONCLUSION 78 2

CHAPTER 12 78 2

FIRE PROTECTION FOR OFFICES 78 2

APPENDIX 83 2

PREPARING FOR A DISASTER: 83 2

A NECESSITY/AN OPPORTUNITY: A REPORT ON HURRICANE HUGO 83 2

HURRICANE FACTS 100 2



Catastrophe planning resources 107 2

Steps for Partners in Recovery Emergency Activation 117 2

AGENT TRAINING: UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE ENTITIES 118 2

Key Considerations in Disaster Planning & Management 121 2

Steps to Take Well Before a Disaster 123 2

Steps to Take When a Disaster is Imminent 128 2

Steps to Take After a Disaster Strikes 130 2

Get Involved with the FAIA Agency Buddy System 132 2

IT DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN 133 2

CHAPTER 1 6

CHAPTER 1 6

CHAPTER 2 8

CHAPTER 2 8

ZONES FOR FAIA’S CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 10

ZONES FOR FAIA’S CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 10

CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE Coordinators by Zone 11

CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE Coordinators by Zone 11

Guide for Zone Coordinators 17

Guide for Zone Coordinators 17

ZONES FOR FAIA'S CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 19

ZONES FOR FAIA'S CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 19

CHAPTER 3 20

CHAPTER 3 20

GUIDELINES FOR THE AGENCY PLAN 21

GUIDELINES FOR THE AGENCY PLAN 21

Checklists 21

Checklists 21

Emergency Supplies and Equipment 22

Office Supplies 23

Claims Supplies 23

People Supplies 24

Power 24

Computers 25

Phones 25

PUBLIC RELATIONS 26

PUBLIC RELATIONS 26

Clients 26

Media 26

WELL BEING OF STAFF 27

WELL BEING OF STAFF 27

CASH AND CASH FLOW 27

CASH AND CASH FLOW 27

CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 27

CATASTROPHE ASSISTANCE VOLUNTEER NETWORK 27

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATASTROPHE PROCESSING—Before the Catastrophe 28

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATASTROPHE PROCESSING—Before the Catastrophe 28

Insurance Company Special Catastrophe Information 29

Suggestions for the Non-claims Staff: Who Will be Handling Claims? 30

Develop and Maintain a List of Individuals Available for Temporary Work 31

Set Up a Separate Claims File. 34

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATASTROPHE PROCESSING—after the Catastrophe 36

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CATASTROPHE PROCESSING—after the Catastrophe 36

Do not attempt to visit catastrophe sites. 36

At First Report of Loss, Completely Inform Each Insured. 38

CHAPTER 4 42

CHAPTER 4 42

I.THE PURPOSE OF MEDIA RELATIONS 42

I.THE PURPOSE OF MEDIA RELATIONS 42

II. THE INDUSTRY RESPONSE 43

II. THE INDUSTRY RESPONSE 43

III. WHAT-TO-DO CHECKLISTS 44

III. WHAT-TO-DO CHECKLISTS 44

CHAPTER 5 48

CHAPTER 5 48

I.THE PROBLEM 48

I.THE PROBLEM 48

II. AGENCY PREPARATION 49

II. AGENCY PREPARATION 49

III. AFTER THE FLOOD 50

III. AFTER THE FLOOD 50

III. FLOOD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 50

III. FLOOD QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 50

CHAPTER 6 57

CHAPTER 6 57

I. WHAT IS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? 57

I. WHAT IS WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? 57

II.WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? 58

II.WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE? 58

III.RECOGNIZING WARNING SIGNALS 58

III.RECOGNIZING WARNING SIGNALS 58

IV. ESCALATING LEVELS OF VIOLENCE AND WHAT TO DO 59

IV. ESCALATING LEVELS OF VIOLENCE AND WHAT TO DO 59

CHAPTER 7 60

CHAPTER 7 60

PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED 60

PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED 60

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE 61

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PREPARE 61

IF DISASTER STRIKES 62

IF DISASTER STRIKES 62

A Word on What Could Happen 62

Evacuation 62

Listen to local authorities. 63

Shelter in place 63

ADDITIONAL POSITIVE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE 64

ADDITIONAL POSITIVE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE 64

First Aid Primer 64

Control Bleeding 64

Care for Shock 65

Tend Burns 65

Care for Injuries to Muscles, Bones and Joints 65

Be Aware of Biological/Radiological Exposure 65

Reduce Any Care Risks 65

YOUR DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT SHOULD INCLUDE: 66

YOUR DISASTER SUPPLIES KIT SHOULD INCLUDE: 66

CHAPTER 8 66

CHAPTER 8 66

I. MAKE YOUR HOME FIRE SAFE 66

I. MAKE YOUR HOME FIRE SAFE 66

II. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE ROUTES 67

II. PLAN YOUR ESCAPE ROUTES 67

III. ESCAPE SAFELY 67

III. ESCAPE SAFELY 67

IV. STATISTICS AND SAFETY VIOLENCE 67

IV. STATISTICS AND SAFETY VIOLENCE 67

V. KITCHEN SAFETY 67

V. KITCHEN SAFETY 67

VI. COOKING SAFETY TIPS 68

VI. COOKING SAFETY TIPS 68

Safety Advice 68

VII. HEATING SAFETY 69

VII. HEATING SAFETY 69

VII. HEATING SAFETY TIP 69

VII. HEATING SAFETY TIP 69

VIII. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 70

VIII. ELECTRICAL SAFETY 70

Electrical Safety Tips 70

IX. THE BASICS 71

IX. THE BASICS 71

CHAPTER 9 71

CHAPTER 9 71

I. LIGHTNING 71

I. LIGHTNING 71

Lightening Myths & Facts 72

CHAPTER 10 72

CHAPTER 10 72

I. ELECTRICAL 72

I. ELECTRICAL 72

II. ARSON 73

II. ARSON 73

III. SPONTANEOUS IGNITION 74

III. SPONTANEOUS IGNITION 74

IV. SMOKING 74

IV. SMOKING 74

V. EXPOSURE FIRE 74

V. EXPOSURE FIRE 74

CHAPTER 11 74

CHAPTER 11 74

I. WHAT CAN YOU DO? 75

I. WHAT CAN YOU DO? 75

II. EVALUATE YOUR RISK 76

II. EVALUATE YOUR RISK 76

III. IN CONCLUSION 78

III. IN CONCLUSION 78

CHAPTER 12 78

CHAPTER 12 78

Make Contact with Your Employees 80

APPENDIX 83

APPENDIX 83

A NECESSITY/AN OPPORTUNITY: A REPORT ON HURRICANE HUGO 83

A NECESSITY/AN OPPORTUNITY: A REPORT ON HURRICANE HUGO 83

Introduction 83


The Agency 83


The Storm 83

The Catastrophe Plan 86

48 Hours Before the Storm 89

24 Hours Before the Storm 90

After the Storm 90

Things Done Right 91

Things Done Wrong 95

Long-term Impact 99

Conclusion 100

HURRICANE FACTS 100



HURRICANE FACTS 100

Hurricane Glossary 100

How a Storm’s Strength is Rated 101

The History of Naming Hurricanes 103

How to Track a Hurricane 105

Catastrophe planning resources 107

Catastrophe planning resources 107

Suggestions for Local Board Meetings on Catastrophe Planning 107

Agent’s Memo of Loss 108

Insurance Company Special Catastrophe Information 111

HURRICANE DAMAGE —Special Notice: 112

Catastrophe Assistance Volunteer Network Enrollment Form 113

Checklists 114


Special Agency Note for Catastrophe Planning 115


Hurricane Command Post Supply List 116

Steps for Partners in Recovery Emergency Activation 117

Steps for Partners in Recovery Emergency Activation 117

Before a hurricane is in the picture 117

AGENT TRAINING: UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE ENTITIES 118

AGENT TRAINING: UNAUTHORIZED INSURANCE ENTITIES 118

Major Regulatory Premise 118

Unauthorized Entities: Basic History, Overview, and Rationale 118

Possible Consequences for Aiding and Abetting an Unauthorized Insurer 121

Possible Consequences for Acting as an Insurer without Proper License 121

Key Considerations in Disaster Planning & Management 121

Key Considerations in Disaster Planning & Management 121

Overview 122

Steps to Take Well Before a Disaster 123

Steps to Take Well Before a Disaster 123

Developing, Instilling, & Practicing the Disaster Plan 123

Protecting Agency Data & Systems & Preparing to Access Them after the Disaster 124

Protecting Internet Access 125

Protecting Equipment & Providing for Continued Electrical Power 125

Alternative Communications 126

Provisions to Have On Hand 127

Steps to Take When a Disaster is Imminent 128

Steps to Take When a Disaster is Imminent 128

Implement Disaster Plan 128

Protecting Agency Data & Accessing it After the Disaster 128

Protecting Equipment & Providing for Continued Electrical Power 129

Alternative Communications 129

Provisions to Have On Hand 130

Steps to Take After a Disaster Strikes 130

Steps to Take After a Disaster Strikes 130

Implementing the Disaster Plan 130

Provisions 131

Some Final Thoughts 131

Additional Resources 131

Get Involved with the FAIA Agency Buddy System 132

Get Involved with the FAIA Agency Buddy System 132

The Way It Works 133

Example 133

How to Make the Buddy System Grow 133

IT DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN 133

IT DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN 133

SECTION 1.0 STATEMENT OF GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1

SECTION 2.0 DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING ASSUMPTIONS 1

2.1 Requirements Assumptions 2

2.2 Recovery Assumptions 2

SECTION 3.0 PLAN ACTIVATION CRITERIA 2

3.1 Plan Activation Criteria 3

3.2 Plan Activation Procedures 3

3.3 Communications Procedures 3

SECTION 4.0 SCENARIO AND RESPONSE STRATEGIES 3

SECTION 5.0 DISASTER RECOVERY REQUIREMENTS 4

5.1 Technology Requirements 5

5.2 Operational Requirements 5

5.3 Communications Requirements 6

5.4 Backup Requirements 6

5.5 Documentation Requirements 6

5.6 Supplies Requirements 7

5.7 Training Requirements 7

SECTION 6.0 DISASTER RECOVERY PROCEDURES 7

6.1 Communications Procedures 7

6.2 Remote Access Procedures 8

6.3 Technical Implementation Procedures 8

6.4 Backup and Data Recovery Procedures 8

6.5 Temporary Access Procedures 8

6.6 Technical Support Procedures 8

6.7 Alternative Operating Procedures 9

SECTION 7.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 10

7.1 Organizational Chart 10

7.2 Resource Roles and Requirements 10

SECTION 8.0 PLAN ADMINISTRATION 11

8.1 Plan Approval Procedures 12

8.2 Plan Distribution Procedures 12

8.3 Plan Maintenance Procedures 12

SECTION 9.0 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION 12

APPENDIX A: DRP APPROVAL 14




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