Business Continuity and Resilience: Key Resources for Your Organisation
In today’s rapidly changing environment, businesses face a variety of potential disruptions, from fires and natural disasters to broader challenges that can impact daily operations.
We support businesses in building continuity and resilience plans that prepare organisations to maintain operations, safeguard assets, and protect people.
Through the following resources and tools, ESFRS helps organisations navigate disruptions effectively and foster a proactive approach to risk management.
Business Continuity Planning
Purpose: Ensure critical functions (e.g., staff, premises, stock) are maintained during a disruption.
- Identify Critical Assets: Assess key assets necessary for continuous operation.
- Plan Ahead: Outline specific steps to sustain essential assets in an emergency.
- Engage with ESFRS: Local Fire Safety Offices offer guidance on continuity measures.
Business Resilience Strategies
Purpose: Increase the overall resilience of your business to mitigate potential risks.
- Sussex Resilience Forum: Works with local authorities to enhance community safety under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.
- Primary Goals:
- Early warning systems
- Safe evacuation routes
- Operational support from Fire & Rescue Services
- Visit Sussex Resilience Forum
- Government Toolkit: Access a comprehensive guide to business continuity through government resources.
Additional Resources
- Fire Protection Association: Provides industry-specific fire safety resources.
- Business Continuity Institute: Offers expert advice on resilience and continuity planning.
- Counter-Terrorism Measures: Risk mitigation resources are available from the local police.
Software Tools
- RISC Authority: Free tools for business continuity management.
More information is available from:
- East Sussex County Council Planning for Emergencies (Business Continuity)
- Brighton & Hove City Council Business Continuity page
- Free Business Continuity Management Software - RISC Authority
- Association of British Insurers
- Business Continuity Institute
- Department of Trade and Industry
- Home Office
- Emergency Planning Society
- Institute of Risk Management
- British Damage Management Association
- Continuity Central
- Your insurance broker or company
Specific advice on counter terrorism measures can be found at:
- www.mi5.gov.uk
- Via the Counter Terrorist Security Advisor at your local police force.