Does your department have an emergency response and continuity plan? All WSU units are required to develop and maintain an Emergency Response/Action Plan and Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) under BPPM 50.39. A key goal for WSU when an emergency happens is to resume operations to normal levels as quickly as possible. Having a plan in place allows your department to better meet the challenges of responding to an emergency and resuming operations after a major event.
The WSU Ready program is easy to use and requires no advance training. This online, system-wide program enables all WSU campuses, colleges, departments, units research and extension centers, and other WSU facilities to better prepare to meet the challenges of responding to emergencies and resuming operations after a major event.
Download the WSU Ready How-to Guide for step by step instructions on how to create your plan. For more information, go to the continuity of operations planning webpage.
Tips for an effective continuity plan:
- Download and print your plan to keep in a shared space in your office in case of a power outage or inability to access the internet.
- Review and update your plan once per year to keep it current.
- Share your plan with key stakeholders to build coordination and ensure all parties understand the expectations of each other during stressful times.
