FEMA Media Library
This FCD provides direction and establishes the minimum number of requirements for organizations to build and maintain a viable continuity program and increase the resilience of the U.S. Government.
This FCD directs the implementation of a risk-based approach to continuity of government (COG) and outlines key concepts and methodologies for threat and hazard impact mitigation. This includes processes for identifying essential functions and supporting activities; accounting for the resources and processes needed to perform them; identifying vulnerabilities and resultant essential function risks; and implementing risk mitigation strategies.