The role of artificial intelligence in disaster recovery.

In an era marked by the increasing frequency of major natural and manmade disasters, the imperative for effective disaster recovery planning and response has never been more pronounced. As communities grapple with the aftermath of hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, pandemics and other crises and emergencies, the integration of innovation technologies has emerged as a beacon of hope for more resilient and efficient recovery efforts. Standing at the forefront of this technological revolution is artificial intelligence (AI) - a transformative force with the potential to revolutionise every facet of disaster recovery.

Continuity of operations plans: Simple or detailed?

A continuity of operations plan (COOP) is designed to ensure the stability and continuation of essential services during a wide range of potential events. A successful COOP will: (1) ensure the continuous performance of essential functions before, during and after an event; (2) ensure employee safety and communication; (3) protect essential equipment, vital records and other assets; (4) reduce disruptions to operations to minimise damage and losses; and (5) achieve an orderly recovery, identifying relocation sites and ensuring operational and managerial requirements are met before, during and after an event occurs. This paper focuses on these specific objectives, and discusses the information required, the methodology to consider and what templates to apply in order to create a successful COOP, regardless of whether it is simple or detailed.