Specific objectives
• To Reduce, or avoid, losses from hazards
• To Assure prompt assistance to victims
• To Achieve rapid and effective recovery.
• To Ensure the safety of all employees and visitors at the site/facility
• To Protect vital information and records
• To Secure business sites and facilities
• To Safeguard and make available vital materials, supplies and equipment to ensure the safety and
recovery of records from predictable disasters
• To Reduce the risk of disasters caused by human error, deliberate destruction, and building or
equipment failures
• To Be better prepared to recover from a major natural catastrophe
• To Ensure the organization’s ability to continue operating after a disaster
• To Recover lost or damaged records or information after a disaster