1. Identify and assign responsibility (committees, task forces, or teams)
- planning
- response
- recovery

2. Train members of the committees, task forces, or teams

3. Conduct a risk analysis
- identify potential building problems
- survey fire protection policies and equipment
- assess ability to protect people
- evaluate potential for damage from natural disasters

4. Establish goals and a timetable

5. Develop a reporting schedule and reporting lines

6. Evaluate records and assign priorities

7. Identify potential sources of damage

8. Assess prevention and protection needs
- stockpile supplies and equipment
- replenish when necessary

9. Review fiscal implications

10. Prepare the plan

11. Distribute the plan
- train
- drill

12. Evaluate the plan and update it regularly