There are five basic elements that you need in order to create your disaster recovery plan:
A disaster recovery team consisting of employees with various areas of expertise.
The team evaluates and documents risks associated with various disasters.
The team identifies and outlines the critical programs, data, and functions of the company needed after a disaster.
The team determines the backup procedures both on-site and off-site in the event of a disaster.
Periodically, the team will test the disaster recovery plan to ensure the best possible plan is still in place.