There are many resources required for the preparedness program including:
People
Facilities
Communications and warning technologies
Fire protection and life safety systems
Pollution control systems
Equipment
Materials and supplies
Funding
Special expertise
Information about the threats or hazards
Consider the following examples:
If there is a fire inside a building, the fire alarm system warns employees to evacuate. An evacuation team guides employees to safe exits and outside to assembly areas. The fire alarm system, evacuation team and exits are resources.
When a primary facility cannot be occupied, a suitable alternate facility (if available) may be used. The alternate facility is a resource for the business continuity plan.