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                                                                 tsunami


                                                                 preparation may

                                                                 have prevented

                                                                 worst


                                                                 by Jasmine Sereni


                                                                 Half  a  century  of  expertise  in  dealing  with
                                                                 disasters  in  Japan,  where  earthquake  and
                                                                 tsunamis  are  a  way  of  life.  Most  the
                                                                 casualties  were  drowned  by  the  torrent
                                                                 water  that  swept  away  everything  in  the
                                                                 path.

                                                                 However, the Japan had prepared a Disaster
                                                                 Recovery  Plan  that  ensure  their  business’
                                                                 operation  would  not  stop,  even  during
                                                                 adverse  situations.  They  had  implemented
                                                                 the steps to formulate the plan.

                                                                 Thus,  by  developing  recovery  plan  gives  a
                                                                 chance to consider how the business will get
                                                                 back on track if they do experience a crisis.
                                                                 This is also crucial because it will helps to get
                                                                 respond  effectively  if  an  incident  or  crisis
                                                                 affects the business. It aims to shorten your
                                                                 recovery time and minimize lose.




      Japan disaster: business                                       "This  plan  takes  us  beyond

      continuity and recover                                         immediate  recovery  to  the


                                                                     next          stage,            full-scale
      Their disasters recover plan are

      excellent    because  of  the                                  construction."                     -Prime

      existence                     of               their           Misnister Naoto Kan


      great              Recovery                  Team

      Responsibilities
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