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2. The disaster response team will perform the following functions after it has been declared safe to
do so by the Fire or Police Department:
a. Evaluate the extent of damage to the critical information identified in this plan.
b. Establish initial priorities for alternative means of processing critical information functions
and recovering damaged critical information
c. Document findings and recommendations
d. Enlist the assistance of in-house staff and/or outside experts to assist in critical information
recovery

Types of Disaster

Naturally Occurring Events 2|Page
 Extreme Cold
 Winder Storm (Heavy snowfall, blizzard, ice storm)
 Severe thunderstorm or hailstorm
 Hurricane
 Flood
 Landslide or sink hole
 Extreme heat
 Drought
 Wildfire
 Earthquake
 Volcano

Mechanical Events

 Communication failure
 Information system failure
 Electrical Failure and/or Generator failure
 HVAC failure
 Natural gas failure
 Sewer failure
 Water failure
 Fire/explosion
 Fire alarm failure
 Hazardous materials incident
 Structural damage
 Supply Shortage

Human Related Events

 Bomb threat
 Resident abduction

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