Every organization regardless of size should have an emergency
and disaster control plan that includes video as a
critical component. Depending on the organization an
anti-terrorist plan should take highest priority. Part of the
plan should be a procedure for succession of personnel
in the event one or more members of top management
are unavailable when disaster strikes. In large organizations
the plan should include the designation of alternate
headquarters if possible, a safe document-storage facility,
and remote (off-site if possible) video operations capability.
The plan must provide for medical aid and assure the
welfare of all employees in the organization. Using video
as a source of information, there should be a method to
alert employees in the event of a dangerous condition
and a plan to provide for quick police and emergency
response. There should be an emergency shutdown plan