Notification & Declaration Process Notification On first becoming aware of a possible critical incident, the relevant function manager is required to assess the situation and if the event is likely to exceed the agreed MTO, then the Chief Warden should be notified immediately by phone and where possible, with a follow up email or personal briefing detailing the key issues including: Nature of the incident – time informed etc. Describe business elements impacted Facility / equipment impacted Staff impacted / required Any response actions implemented Any media involvement / interest Any immediate support requirements Elements of the BCP can be implemented at the local level, where appropriate to address and immediate response requirement even if the event is expected to be resolved within an acceptable period. Assessment On receipt of a notification that will impact business continuity the Chief Warden will: Formally note details Notify the other members of the ECO Confirm the details of the incident and appropriate media strategies Conduct preliminary impact assessment (on facility and technology infrastructure) Determine if the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) needs to be opened Declaration The Chief Warden is to review the preliminary information and if considered necessary declare a Critical Incident based on UNE’s Activation and Notification Levels for a Critical Incident (see below). Declaration will allow for: Formal activation of UNE’s Emergency Response Plans Closure of part/all of campus Suspension of business activity Activation of the BCP* *NB: As per the University’s Emergency Management Plan, it is the responsibility of the Chief Warden to enact the BCP should it be required.
Notification & Declaration Process Notification On first becoming aware of a possible critical incident, the relevant function manager is required to assess the situation and if the event is likely to exceed the agreed MTO, then the Chief Warden should be notified immediately by phone and where possible, with a follow up email or personal briefing detailing the key issues including: Nature of the incident – time informed etc. Describe business elements impacted Facility / equipment impacted Staff impacted / required Any response actions implemented Any media involvement / interest Any immediate support requirements Elements of the BCP can be implemented at the local level, where appropriate to address and immediate response requirement even if the event is expected to be resolved within an acceptable period. Assessment On receipt of a notification that will impact business continuity the Chief Warden will: Formally note details Notify the other members of the ECO Confirm the details of the incident and appropriate media strategies Conduct preliminary impact assessment (on facility and technology infrastructure) Determine if the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) needs to be opened Declaration The Chief Warden is to review the preliminary information and if considered necessary declare a Critical Incident based on UNE’s Activation and Notification Levels for a Critical Incident (see below). Declaration will allow for: Formal activation of UNE’s Emergency Response Plans Closure of part/all of campus Suspension of business activity Activation of the BCP* *NB: As per the University’s Emergency Management Plan, it is the responsibility of the Chief Warden to enact the BCP should it be required.
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