4.2b(2) NCON has a fully deployed and continuously improved emergency preparedness plan. This process ensures that spare equipment is stored in a secure location and is available for hotswaps or configurations. All data and programs are backed up and maintained off-site in another state in case of a need for restoration during or following an emergency. System restores could be accomplished within 24 hours. Downtime procedures are kept current in case of an emergency that would limit the ability to restore systems electronically.