You have been hired by Coastal Veterinary Clinic - a small veterinary practice - to help them

prepare a contingency planning document. Some facts about the clinic include:

The practice has a small LAN with four computers and Internet access.

This clinic provides services for dogs and cats only.

These services include office visits, surgery, hospitalization, and boarding.

The clinic is located in a geographical region that is regularly threatened by hurricanes. The

one-story building is constructed of cement block, with no windows, and meets all hurricane-

related building codes.

The clinic does accept animals for boarding when a hurricane threatens, as public shelters for

local residents do not allow animals.

1. Develop a list of vulnerabilities that the veterinary clinic may have in the event of a major hurricane.

2. What strategies for business continuity will be appropriate for the clinic?

3. Create a report that provides an analysis and recommendations.