The capability that enables an organization or community to respond to an emergency in a coordinated, timely, and effective manner to prevent the loss of life and minimize injury and property damage.

A documented list of activities to commence immediately to prevent the loss of life and minimize injury and property damage.

Actions taken in response to a disaster warning or alert to minimize or contain the eventual negative effects, and those taken to save and preserve lives and provide basic services in the immediate aftermath of a disaster impact, for as long as an emergency situation prevails.

A documented plan usually addressing the immediate reaction and response to an emergency situation

The initial response to any disruption and is focused upon protecting human life and the organization’s assets.

Qualified and authorized personnel who have been trained to provide immediate assistance.

ERM includes the methods and processes used by organizations to manage risks and seize opportunities related to the achievement of their objectives.

The overarching master plan covering all aspects of business continuity within the entire organization.

See Pandemic

The process by which event-related information is communicated upwards through an organization's established chain of command. The process by which an incident is communicated upwards through an organization’s business continuity and/or incident and crisis management reporting process.