Opening Case Scenario

Its just horrendous, Paul said as he looked across the HAL company parking lot, towards the neighboring college campus. From where he stood, Paul had a clear view of the recreation building he had entered hundreds of times during his college years. Now, the building was a wreck of ashes, mud, and snow. If it hadnt been for the heavy snowstorm the night before, the fire probably would have burned the structure to the ground. Firefighters, weary from the long nights battle with the blaze, stood around the building, ever watchful for flare-ups, leaking gas lines, and other signs that their work wasnt over. A familiar voice called out: Paul! Is everyone OK? Paul turned and saw JJ walking across the lot. Yes, thank goodness, Paul replied. There was no one in the building. What an awful mess. Do they know what started it? JJ asked. They suspect a lightning strike on the roof. That roof was at least a hundred years old, Paul said. I guess theyll have to rebuild. I hope so, JJ said. The basketball team was finally starting to pull it together. A few more wins and they could have been contenders. Then he looked back at the ruined building. I guess theyll have to find another building for the college to play home games, though, he added.

Review the Opening Case Scenario. What DR activities must be done at this point in order to prevent this disaster from becoming catastrophic, prohibiting the organization from ever conducting business again? Now, look around your home. What DR tasks should you perform to prevent a similar disaster from becoming catastrophic?

answer in 900-1000 words in your own words.

Please see page 396. Real World Exercise 9-5.