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NFPA 1600 protects public safety with updated best practices for disaster/emergency management endorsed by DHS.

NFPA 1600: Standard for Disaster/ Emergency Management and Business Continuity Programs provides a foundation for disaster/emergency management planning and operations in private and public sector organizations. It describes common elements, techniques, and processes using a total program approach.

Changes to the 2007 edition include incorporating material on prevention as a new program element. This edition also presents the latest rules for:

• Emergency management mitigation
• Preparedness
• Response
• Recovery
• Business continuity

The updated document includes major revisions to the listings of resources identified in the annexes. The 2007 edition is a "must" for public safety officials, corporate safety directors, and anyone responsible for emergency preparedness or business continuity programs.