Safeguard Iowa Partnership is a voluntary coalition of the state's business and government leaders, who share a commitment to working together to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic events in Iowa.  Created in 2007 by the Iowa Business Council and representatives from key state agencies, the partnership will help integrate business resources, expertise, and response plans with those of government during all stages of disaster management.

Safeguard Iowa Partnership became an Iowa nonprofit corporation on July 25, 2008 and granted 501(c)(3) tax status from the Internal Revenue Service. Additionally, Safeguard Iowa Partnership is registered with the Iowa Register of Accountability as a nonprofit committed to continuous improvement through the Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence.

They provided a couple of business continuity tools which the business Case Management Team helped refine and use with flood affected businesses both in a workshop setting as well as in one-on-one sessions.

• Business Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Plan
  This form has a fillable feature
  
• Business Continuity and Disaster plan Workbook
  This workbook provides a detailed explanation of the processes described below

 

These materials walk the person through the process to develop a plan and includes:

• Potential disruptions to normal business operations

• Planning for critical functions, facilities, key suppliers, key customers, employees, computer hardware/software as well as furniture, fixtures and equipment

• Business information

• Emergency contact information

• Emergency planning team

• Coordination with others

• Communications

• Computer security

• Records back-up

• Insurance coverage

• Evacuation plan

• Shelter-in-place plan