Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan

What is COOP?

COOP = Continuity of Operations. It is an effort within individual departments to ensure the continued performance of minimum essential functions during a wide range of potential emergencies.

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University Priorities

• Protecting life and safety
• Secure critical infrastructure and facilities
• Resume teaching and research programs

Purpose of COOP Planning

• Provide for continued performance of essential departmental functions under all circumstances
• Ensure survivability of critical equipment, records and other assets
• Minimize business damage and losses
• Achieve orderly response and recovery from incident
• Ensure succession of key leadership
• Serve as foundation for overall Yale COOP program
• Assure survivability of Yale University in most severe events

Support Documents

1. Getting Started
2. Planning Guide
3. Training
4. Defining Critical Functions
5. Interview Form
6. FAQ
7. Checklist