Continuity of Operations

NPHS 1510: Federal and International Framework

COOP Implementation

Distinction must be made between situation requiring an evacuation only and one requiring the need to implement COOP plans COOP

Time phasing

Phase 1 – Activation and Relocation (0-12 hours)

Notify alternate facility manager(s) of possible activation and relocation requirements
Notify FEMA Operations Center (FOC) and other appropriate agencies of decision to relocate
Activate plans, procedures and schedules
Notify initial COOP contingency staff
Instruct all other emergency and non-emergency personnel
Assemble and transport needed documents and equipment and order equipment or supplies if not already in place
Secure the normal operating facility
Continue essential operations at the normal operating facility if available until alternate is operational
Advise alternate operating facility manager(s) on the status of follow-on personnel

Phase II – Alternate Facility Operations (12 hours- Termination)

Provide guidance to other key staff and non-emergency employees
Identify replacements for missing personnel
Begin full execution of essential operations
Notify the FOC and other appropriate agencies immediately of the agency’s alternate location, status, and duration of relocation
Develop plans and schedules to phase down alternate facility(ies) operations

Phase III – Reconstitution (Termination and Return to Normal Operations)

Inform all personnel that the threat or emergency no longer exists and provide instructions for returning to normal operations
Supervise an orderly return to the normal operating facility or other temporary or permanent facility(ies)
Report status of relocation to FOC and other agency POCs
Conduct an after-action review of COOP operations and effectiveness of plans and procedures ASAP

COOP Plan Snags