Emergency Preparedness and Planning
Assists members of the campus community in recovering from unplanned events.
We Help Units:
- Develop Continuity Plans: Identify critical functions, assess risks, and build tailored recovery strategies.
- Test and Refine Plans: Conduct tabletop exercises, simulate disaster scenarios, and validate recovery procedures.
- Achieve Enterprise Readiness: Align departmental plans with institutional standards and integrate with Purdue’s broader continuity framework.
How We Help:
Our Support Includes:
Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Functional Impact Analysis (FIA)
Document templates and plan-building tools
Tabletop exercises and scenario simulations
Recovery team role definition and training
Annual reviews and updates
Integration with Kuali Ready and FEMA CAT frameworks
BCP Scope
Business Continuity Planning encompasses or works closely with several other areas at Purdue University, including:
Kuali Ready
A Software-as-a-Service tool that allows Purdue Staff and faculty to document critical functions, dependencies, and recovery time objectives for Business Continuity Planning.
Benefits of Business Continuity Planning
Business Continuity Planning offers strategic and operational advantages:
- Rapid Recovery – Minimize downtime and restore services quickly
- Risk Mitigation – Identify and address vulnerabilities before they escalate.
- Operational Clarity – Define roles, responsibilities, and recovery steps
- Stakeholder Confidence – Demonstrate preparedness to students, staff, and partners.
- Compliance Alignment – Meet regulatory and sponsor requirements.
- Continuous Improvement – Use lessons learned to strengthen future readiness