COOP

Coop

Coop

Purpose of NFPA 1600 and FPC 65

Federal Preparedness Circular (FPC) 65 provides guidance to Federal Executive Branch departments and agencies for development of viable and executable contingency plans for the Continuity of Operations (COOP). During an incident situation where normal operations are disrupted, COOP planning ensures the performance of department/agency critical functions.

NFPA 1600 standard provides the fundamental criteria to develop, implement, assess, and maintain the program for prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, continuity, and recovery.

Applicability and Scope

NFPA 1600 standard shall establish a common set of criteria for all hazards disaster/emergency management and business continuity programs, hereinafter referred to as “the program.”

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