Additional Resources and Documents
Resources
- Continuity Working Groups
- Continuity of Operations Strategic Planning Conference
- Homeland Security Information Network Site (HSIN)
- Lessons Learned Information Sharing Network (LLIS)
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
- Continuity of Operations Brochure
- Continuity Videos
Documents
Continuity Working Groups
The Continuity of Operations Division, National Continuity Programs (NCP), coordinates Continuity of Operations activities through Continuity Working Groups.
For information on the Federal Departments and Agencies Interagency Working Group (ICWG), contact the Federal Branch.
For information on the State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Working Group, contact the State, Territorial, Tribal and Local Branch.
Continuity of Operations Strategic Planning Conference
The 2014 Continuity of Operations Strategic Planning Conference location and dates are to be determined. Please check back for more information. Or, send us an inquiry.
Continuity Webinars
Please visit our Continuity Webinar Series homepage for information on past and future webinars.
Homeland Security Information Network Site (HSIN)
NCP manages a portal on the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) dedicated to sharing continuity of operations information and products. HSIN is a web-based limited access network for the delivery of real-time interactive information and is accessible by both federal and non-federal organizations.
The purpose of the HSIN continuity site is to function as a conduit for continuity information sharing and storage for the national continuity community. The HSIN site provides continuity information, tools, and templates; continuity training and course information; continuity emergency management information; and helpful web links.
Examples of documentation on the site include the National Threat Advisory status, Really Simple Syndication (RSS) news feeds, Federal Continuity Directive 1 (FCD 1) and FCD 2, Continuity Guidance Circular 1 (CGC 1), National Security Presidential Directive-51/Homeland Security Presidential Directive-20, the National Continuity Policy Implementation Plan, Pandemic Template Instructions, Vital Records Brochure, and various website links. NCP routinely uses this site to post GIS disaster information during emergencies and disasters, and other important continuity information, including policy guidance documents and training and exercise information.
Pease email us for more information, or to register.
Lessons Learned Information Sharing Network (LLIS)
Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)
Continuity of Operations Brochures Library
Continuity of Operations: An Overview, discusses continuity operations, its goal, viable continuity capability elements, and the four continuity operation phases. The brochure also addresses the conditions under which continuity plans would be activated and information about the ten FEMA regions. The brochure is a useful tool for educating the continuity community and those unfamiliar with continuity on the importance of continuity planning in federal and non-federal organizations. (PDF 556KB, TXT 6KB)
Updated Brochures Coming Soon
Continuity Excellence Series: Certification Program
Continuity of Operations Webinar Series: A Virtual Forum for Continuity Professionals
Continuity of Operations: An Overview of Continuity Planning for Pandemic Influenza
Essential Records Awareness: An Overview
Continuity Videos
Videos developed by National Continuity Programs (NCP), in conjunction with the Emergency Management Institute and PREPnet, promote the importance of Continuity plans and programs throughout the nation:
- Continuity of Operations: What You Need to Know (Coming Soon!) - This video gives an overview of Continuity of Operations
- Tribal Continuity Video - The primary purpose of the video is to promote the importance of continuity plans and programs within tribal governments.
- Continuity Connection Video - The purpose of this video is to provide a general overview of the Elements of a Viable Continuity Capability. It is now disseminated and used in various continuity training programs Nationwide.
Policy Documents
Please see the Guidance and Directives page for information regarding the Federal Continuity Directive 1 (FCD 1) and Federal Continuity Directive 2 (FCD 2), and the Continuity Guidance Circular 1 (CGC 1) and Continuity Guidance Circular (CGC 2).

