PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Performance objectives are milestones on the path to achieving your preparedness program’s goals. Objectives should be developed for all aspects of the program. Include hazard prevention/deterrence, risk mitigation, emergency response and business continuity.
Consider goals and objectives for managing risk, investing in resources, establishing capabilities through training and exercising and complying with regulations. Consider both short-term objectives for the development of the program and long-term objectives that may require more significant planning or investment.
Examples of short-term objectives include:
Establish a program committee that includes wide participation from your company.
Assess your current preparedness program.
Reach out to public emergency services and regulators. Ask for input.
Conduct a risk assessment to identify threat and hazard scenarios and significant loss potential.
Conduct a business impact analysis to identify the operational and financial impacts from an interruption or disruption of your business.
Identify opportunities for hazard prevention and risk mitigation.
Protect the safety of your employees by developing evacuation, sheltering and lockdown plans. Conduct employee training and drills.
Install an emergency generator to power the data center during a power outage.
Develop plans to equip and configure Plant B as a backup for Plant A.
Examples of long-term objectives include:
Upgrading the protection of the facility by installing a fire sprinkler system.
Phasing out the use of highly toxic or flammable chemicals.
Conducting a full-scale exercise of our emergency management program involving public emergency services.
Shifting some or all operations to a location that is less susceptible to natural hazards such as earthquakes, hurricanes or flooding.
Building a culture of preparedness in the workplace and encourage employees to have a plan at home.
Objectives should be tangible and measurable. When the program is reviewed (see Program Improvement) determine whether objectives have been achieved.
