With proper planning and acquisition of easy-to-use mobile communications systems, you don’t ever need to find yourself in a position where it is not possible to communicate with others. Business resiliency has to start with the ability to communicate at all times. This fundamental need escalates dramatically in times of crisis where response time is critical to mitigate the effects of a disaster. Don’t forget this aspect of your continuity planning. It is as important as backing up your critical data at geographically diverse locations.

And remember ……… making a phone call is rarely a sufficient form of communication even in normal situations. Voice, data, and video are more and more vital to sharing effective situational awareness when disaster strikes.