Testing efforts have targeted, and should continue to focus on high priority systems and significant systems where vendor assurances cannot be obtained Contingency Planning - Progress in this area has been mainly conceptual to this point, with the exception of the Police Department which has made significant progress. Contingency plans for Village operations are scheduled for discussion in August, and plans concerning external issues in November. Discussions have been held with the E.S.D.A. Director indicating that the E.S.D.A. plan should be updated to address issues related to a sustained loss of electricity, telephone service, or other utility. This would prove beneficial in a number of scenarios exclusive of Year 2000 problems. It is my recommendation that E.S.D.A. be charged with this responsibility and coordinate efforts with the existing Police Department plan.
Problem is a real problem, with potentially serious consequences.
All organizations will be impacted by Y2K to some degree. Significant amounts of both time and resources are being consumed in taking appropriate actions as well as preparing for unforeseen problems. It is important that we increase awareness of the problem, approach it comprehensively, and work together to implement the best practical solutions and plan for contingencies. As of Wednesday May 19, there are only 226 days left.