What is Continuity of Operations?
Continuity Of Operations Planning [COOP] is intended to ensure the performance of essential functions across a wide range of all-hazard possibilities that may confront an organization, agency or business through the course of normal operations. The objective of COOP is to provide a basis by which the necessary viable capabilities exist to continue essential functions in the wake of potential emergency situations. Of particular importance is the real or perceived threat to the primary facility of operations. Key elements include: Continuous performance of essential functions, Protection of life, Protection of facilities / equipment / records, Reduction and Mitigation of disruption to normal operations, Succession of Office, Reduction of damage and losses, Relocation designation, Recovery strategizing, Resumption of full service.
