Breakdowns in communications and information sharing are almost always the cause of major problems during emergency events.
A Common Operating Picture (COP) can be the solution but it means something different to every organization. Many vendors will try to sell you what they think you need without ever fully understanding what you really want.
This Disaster Recovery COP assessment tool will help you better understand your information sharing needs and what your current practices are.
It will help you become that equal in emergency management.