Endurance  Definition(s): The ability of a business or organization to withstand a crisis, disruption or disaster and continue to operate through the event.  Source: Erwood Group

Crisis Management  Definition(s): The overall coordination of an organization’s response to a crisis, in an effective, timely manner, with the goal of avoiding or minimizing damage to the organization’s profitability,

Vital Records  Definition(s): Records essential to the continued functioning or reconstitution of an organization during and after an emergency and also those records essential to protecting the legal and financial

Assembly Area  Definition(s): The designated area at which employees, visitors, and contractors assemble if evacuated from their building/site.  Source: BCI/DRJ