Disaster Management Plans & Consulting Services
What is Disaster Management?
Disaster management for businesses refers to the strategies, plans, and processes companies put in place to prepare for, respond to, and recover from unexpected disruptions. These disruptions can range from natural disasters (e.g., earthquakes, floods, bushfires) to cyberattacks, supply chain failures, or financial crises.
Effective disaster management ensures business continuity, protects assets, and minimises downtime. Disaster management is a combination of risk and resilience management.
Comprehensive Disaster Management Solutions for Organisations
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Risk is an inherent part of any business. Risks can range from minor ones, which result in delays in business activity for a few moments, to extreme and critical ones which threaten lives and entire communities. Effective disaster and business continuity management involves managing these risks to avoid a disruptive event, to ensure business operations can continue with minimal interference and in the event of a crisis, mitigating any potential dangers or disruptions prior to minimise any fatal consequences.
Resilient Services specialises in disaster management solutions that help businesses prepare, respond, and recover effectively. Our expertise ensures that your organisation remains operational even in the face of adversity.
The importance of having a disaster management system and plan
No industry is immune to experiencing unexpected events. While some can be minor and cause little to no interference, some can put a business at risk of experiencing significant business and production disruptions, property damage and threats to personnel safety. Emergencies and crises have the potential to harm the reputation of a company, its senior management team and its staff, particularly where the emergency is inadequately managed to mitigate the potential consequences.
What disaster management services does Resilient Services offer?
At Resilient Services, we pride ourselves in our ability to combine our knowledge of business management principles with disaster management procedures to then formulate the most efficient response to a crisis or emergency that your business may face. We have an acute focus on the needs and risks unique to your business and utilise our premium strategies and trusted emergency management responses to ensure that your business has a strategic advantage when faced with a crisis.
Crisis and emergency management plans are written to meet government legislation and or ISO 22320:2018 – Security and resilience – Emergency management – Guidelines for incident management.
Our Disaster Management Consultants
We are fast becoming known as an industry leader in Disaster Management
We understand the commercial and operational risks that your business faces and tailor carefully crafted solutions to treat those risks.
With this understanding, what we do offers tailored practical solutions that your organisation can apply to build its resilience.
Our Disaster Management Planning Approach
At Resilient Services, we implement a structured and proactive approach to disaster management, tailored to your business needs. Depending on your circumstances, we can offer and are not limited to the following services:
1. Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Understanding potential threats is the foundation of an effective disaster management plan. We help businesses:
Identify internal and external risks, including cyber threats, supply chain failures, and natural disasters.
Analyse critical business functions and dependencies.
Develop risk mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
2. Disaster Preparedness & Prevention
Prevention is the best defense against business disruptions. Our services include:
Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Developing plans to maintain operations during a disaster.
Cybersecurity Risk Management: Protecting data and IT infrastructure from cyber threats.
Workplace Safety & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
Employee Training & Simulations: Preparing staff through emergency response drills and exercises.
3. Emergency Response & Crisis Management
Having a clear and actionable emergency response plan ensures that businesses can handle crises effectively. Our services cover:
Incident Response Planning: Outlining procedures for immediate response to crises.
Communication Strategies: Developing internal and external communication protocols to keep employees, customers, and stakeholders informed.
Evacuation & Safety Protocols: Implementing guidelines for employee and asset protection.
4. Business Continuity & Recovery Solutions
Post-disaster recovery is crucial for resuming normal operations. We provide:
Data Backup & IT Recovery Solutions: Cloud-based data storage and system recovery strategies.
Alternative Work Arrangements: Remote work setups and contingency office locations.
Supply Chain Resilience: Establishing backup suppliers and logistics plans.
Financial Contingency Planning: Identifying funding sources to sustain operations during crises.
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Industries that are offered Disaster Management Plans
Resilient Services provides disaster management planning & consulting services to clients across New Zealand and Australia in metropolitan cities such as Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane. These industries include, but are not limited to:
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Your Disaster Management questions answered
Common questions
What industries does Resilient Services specialise in serving?
Resilient Services specialises in serving a variety of industries, including:
- Critical Infrastructure
- Energy and Power
- Government and Regulators
- Industrial and
- Manufacturing
- Maritime
- Mining
- Office/Corporate
- Oil, Gas and Petroleum
- Water
What is disaster management?
Disaster management refers to the strategies, plans, and systems. It processes an organisation puts in place processes to prepare for, respond to, and recover from major disruptions or adverse events that could impact people, operations, assets, reputation or financial performance. It includes identifying risks, understanding vulnerabilities, mitigating potential impacts, and establishing procedures to keep operations running and people safe during unexpected events.
Why is disaster management important for organisations?
Disaster management is vital because risk is inherent to all organisations — from natural hazards such as floods or bushfires to man-made threats such as cyberattacks, supply chain failures, or major infrastructure breakdowns. Without structured disaster management planning, organisations can be left vulnerable to significant operational interruptions, financial losses, safety incidents and reputational harm. Deploying a disaster management system enhances preparedness, minimises disruption, and supports timely recovery, enabling businesses to continue operating amid uncertainty.
How does disaster management differ from emergency and crisis management?
While these disciplines are related, they focus on different parts of managing disruptive events:
Emergency management focuses on immediate protective actions to safeguard life and property during sudden events (such as fires or hazardous releases).
Crisis management addresses broader organisational impacts (leadership decisions, reputation and stakeholder communication) during and after major incidents.
Disaster management encompasses both of these and includes preparedness, risk assessment, mitigation, recovery planning, and long-term continuity strategies, providing the full lifecycle from before an event occurs through to recovery.
Who benefits from disaster management planning?
Every organisation benefits from disaster management, regardless of size or industry. Natural hazards, technology failures, supply chain disruption or financial crises can occur in any context. Tailored planning helps organisations across sectors — whether energy, healthcare, manufacturing, government or services — protect people, maintain operations and recover with minimal long-term impact.
How does disaster management relate to business continuity?
Disaster management and business continuity planning (BCP) are closely linked:
Disaster management focuses on preparing for and managing disruptive events.
Business continuity ensures essential organisational functions continue during and after those events.
Together, they help organisations not only withstand disasters but also maintain key services and protect stakeholders throughout the event and recovery phases.
Can Resilient Services help with disaster management planning?
Yes. Resilient Services offers tailored disaster management solutions designed to fit your organisation’s risk profile, operational needs and industry context. Their experts assist with risk assessment, plan development, training, simulations, emergency procedures and post-event review — ensuring your disaster management capability is practical, compliant, and enhances organisational resilience.
What ongoing support is recommended after a disaster plan is created?
A disaster management plan is only effective if it evolves over time. Recommended ongoing support includes:
Regular reviews and updates to reflect changes in operations, threats or regulatory requirements.
Exercises and simulations to help teams practice responses and build confidence.
After-action reviews following real events or drills to identify improvements.
This continuous improvement approach ensures your organisation is not only prepared for known risks, but also adaptable to emerging challenges.
