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Part I: Planning for Disaster
Disaster preparedness isn’t just a state of readiness for a fire or earthquake; it’s a nimble, flexible
approach to your organization’s day-to-day programs and operations. A natural disaster may never hit
your office, but if you adopt certain technologies and strategies, you can deepen your charity’s impact.
And you can make your work faster and more efficient.
In this section, we’ll discuss simple strategies to prepare your charity or public library for new challenges
and opportunities. First, we’ll talk about ways to protect your systems from preventable disasters. Next,
we’ll discuss everything you need to know to devise a sound backup plan. Lastly, we'll help you
document essential processes to reduce downtime during an emergency.