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      Continuity Plan Template and Instructions for Non-Federal Entities and Community-Based Organizations

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     August 31, 2018 
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    Devolution Planning Template
The devolution planning template introduces the organization’s Devolution of Operations Plan and establishes the rationale for creating the Plan.
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     August 23, 2019 
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    Continuity of Operations Planning Template for Federal Departments/Agencies
The purpose of this template is to provide instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of Continuity plans and programs in accordance with Federal Continuity Directives (FCDs) 1 and 2 for the Federal Executive Branch.
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    Department and Agencies Telework Player Handbook Template
Telework Player Handbook template serves as an exercise player handbook.
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    Reconstitution Plan template
Reconstitution Plan template provides a structure and recommended content for developing a reconstitution plan in accordance with FCD 1.
This template is based on Federal Continuity Directive 1, Federal Executive Branch National Continuity Program and Requirements, January 2017, and provides structure and recommended content for developing a reconstitution plan. Reconstitution is the process by which surviving and/or replacement organization personnel resume normal organization operations from the original or replacement primary operating facility.
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    Continuity Plan Template and Instructions for Non-Federal Entities and Community-Based Organizations (Word Template)

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    Continuity Plan Template and Instructions for Non-Federal Entities and Community-Based Organizations
Continuity Plan (non-federal) template provides instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of continuity plans and programs in accordance with the Continuity Guidance Circular. This template is designed for non-federal entities, and may be useful for all levels of state, local, territorial and tribal governments, the private sector, non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations.
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