• Business & Community Continuity Assessment

  • This assessment is based on FEMA’s Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN) preparedness framework, used nationwide to help businesses and community organizations remain operational during disruption. The goal is to identify where continuity may fail under pressure so leadership can act before disruption forces decisions. Answer honestly. Clarity builds resilience.

  • Which best describes you today?*

  • About You and Your Mission

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    These fields ensure this submission is matched to the correct organization and scheduled Strategic Continuity Orientation session.

  • Section 1: Understand Your Risks

  • What hazards affect your operations? (Select all that apply)*
  • Have you experienced any service disruption during a past disaster?*

  • Section 2: Reduce & Mitigate Risks

  • Have you taken steps to reduce those risks?*

  • Section 3: Who Depends On You

  • Have you identified the people you serve in your community?*
  • Who relies on your organization?*

  • Section 4: Essential Operations

  • Have you identified what must continue for you to remain operational?*
  • Have you identified what operations cannot stop to remain operational?*

  • Section 5: Supply Chain & Vendors

  • Have you identified important suppliers necessary to remain operational?*
  • Do you have backup suppliers or vendors?*

  • Section 6: Information & Technology

  • Is your data backed up?*
  • Can you access your data during a disruption?*

  • Section 7: Communications

  • Do you have prewritten communication messages?*
  • Have you developed backup communication methods?*

  • Section 8: Staffing Continuity

  • Can your organization continue operating if key personnel are unavailable?*
  • Is cross-training in place?*

  • Section 9: Formal Plans & Coverage

  • Do you have documented emergency plans?*
  • Which of the following best describes your current emergency preparedness status?*
  • Are you aware of your Insurance coverage?*

  • Section 10: Testing & Updating

  • Do you review and test your plans?*
  • When was the last update?*

  • Based on your responses, you will receive a readiness snapshot identifying:

    Stability indicators
    Exposure points
    Priority next steps
    This is not a compliance tool.
    It is a leadership clarity tool.

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • Dear Applicant, Thank you for completing the Business & Community Continuity Assessment. If your organization has not scheduled a Strategic Continuity Orientation session yet. We encourage you to consider scheduling this important session to enhance your organization's preparedness and resilience. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our support team. Best regards, Business Continuity Team

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